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Financial Controller

Employer
Green Energy Options
Location
Cambridge, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 21, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you an ACA, ACMA or ACCA qualified Financial Controller looking for a new challenge? If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you. Green Energy Options (geo) are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our team in Cambridge. Established in 2006, geo is now one of the leading home energy management system companies in the world having sold over 4 million systems, specialising in the design, manufacturing and support of energy management display and information systems for domestic markets across Europe We are listed in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 fastest growing UK tech Companies for a third year running and in 2017 we won a Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation. What will I be doing? This is a managerial role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer; accountable for a small finance team. You will take responsibility for the reporting of financial KPIs to the senior management team, following up on deviations and driving the successful finance operation at geo. As part of this, you will be expected to provide regular financial reports and analysis with a meticulous attention to detail. You must have proven ability in the above and have the drive and personality to grow and develop with the business. The ability to work well in a team and deal with senior stakeholders is essential. As our Finance Controller, your duties will include: Managing the finance function to maintain effective and robust controls and processes Providing clear and meaningful financial analysis and advice to the CFO and senior stakeholders to support management decision making Reviewing and presenting monthly management accounts; including reporting on the company's trading and financial position Preparing annual financial budgets for board approval including: profit and loss; balance sheet; and cash flow Organising working capital finance including letter of credit facility and cashflow forecasting Working closely with and supporting the Senior Management Team to drive business growth. Working with a team of peers in other functions, to improve business performance. Lead an ERP systems upgrade (from a Finance perspective) in mid to late 2019 Develop and manage credit policy Support the CFO in fundraising work, shareholder communications and management Prepare business models to assess investment decisions Analyse and report against development project progress, expenditure and outcomes Tax management including the R&D Tax Submissions Developing processes and procedures to ensure strong controls are in place for audit compliance and being responsible for the annual audit process Supervising the finance team with clear, confident direction; continuously developing the team to provide the business with high level financial support What we are looking for? The successful Financial Controller must be ACA, ACMA or ACCA qualified and have a relevant degree. You will have a strong track record of preparing, reviewing and auditing management accounts and practical experience of working capital and cash flow management. The ability to prepare detailed balance sheet and cash flow forecasts is essential and you will have excellent Excel skills. Experience of working within a commercial technology/manufacturing environment is preferred, as is experience of Microsoft Navision and Jet Reporting. Line management experience is also desirable. What can we do for you? Competitive Salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 5% contributory Company Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life insurance cover covering you at 3 times basic salary Spot Awards: recognising high performance, exceptional commitment and the development of new ideas and initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme Birthday gift Regular fresh fruit supplies 40 days Company Sick Pay If you have the skills and experience to excel in the role of Financial Controller, we want to hear from you. Click apply today No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

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