Senior Financial Controller
- Employer
- Vitae Financial Recruitment
- Location
- Manchester, UK
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 21, 2019
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Senior Financial Controller (part-time) Manchester, North West 6 month FTC with intention to extend Annual salary £60,000 pro-rata The company Our client is an exciting technology based start-up company in Manchester who are at the forefront of disruptive innovation, and who have a particular focus on pioneering new technologies. They are a forward-thinking company with a clear vision of how the future should be when it comes to computer software. The role This is a group level role and the Senior Financial Controller will report to the Board. The role will exist primarily to enable sustainable growth of the company by: Planning the company's financial strategy to investigate and safeguard the finances of the company Driving the financial planning, undertaking risk assessment and mitigation with a focus on investments and liabilities, managing cash and liquidity risks Being knowledgeable about and actively participating in discussions on EIS, EMI, strategic funding opportunities Ensuring Exec accountability and controls on finances Key responsibilities Drive the company's financial planning Risk management and mitigation, and reporting Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks Evaluate the company's fundraising plans and capital structure Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the company's operations Manage vendor relationships Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports Oversee the finance-IT system Ensure compliance with the law and company's policies The ideal candidate Technical skills: Well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations Deep knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices Experience and knowledge of forecasting and data analysis Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (Sage) Leadership and other business skills and experience: Leadership in this role is essential as the company is growing and the complexity will only grow from here; the role also requires interface with the Board and the Exec team including holding everyone accountable to ensure the company's financial health Strategic thinking with a strong analytical mind, and comfort with numbers and spreadsheets Good communication skills across levels of seniority Prior experience in a technology research and software / SaaS company ideal Experience working for start-ups would be an advantage Qualifications: BSc / BA in accounting, CPA strong advantage Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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