Financial Controller
The Financial Controller is responsible for developing, managing and implementing best-practice financial processes across the organisation. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities ensuring the company's finance function operates with precision and efficiency.
Reporting regularly to the CEO, the Financial Controller contributes to process enhancements focusing on bolstering margins driving profitability and providing financial analysis of financial health against company goals objectives and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Operations
* Ensure the accounting function operates efficiently adhering to relevant deadlines including month-end and quarterly reporting.
* Ensure tax and statutory records are completed and maintained in accordance with government legislation.
* Regularly review the value of internal systems and make leadership decisions for improvements.
* Prepare and analyse monthly management reports including Profit & Loss Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements comparing them against budgetary and forecasted figures.
* Conduct weekly meetings with the CEO to present financial performance position cash flows and identify strategic issues and opportunities.
* Communicate not only the figures but also the underlying rationale behind them to support strategic decision-making.
* Lead the charge in identifying and driving financial improvement initiatives.
2. Strategy & Planning
* Collaborate with the CEO to contribute to strategic business planning activities.
* Spearhead the development of monthly quarterly and annual budgets/forecasts.
* Lead the Finance department in the implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements.
* Provide timely analysis and insights to the CEO to facilitate informed financial and strategic decision-making.
* Review all revenue/sales/expenses reporting and provide insights/commentary on changes and trends.
3. Customer Focus
* Offer robust support to internal teams through accurate and punctual reporting.
* Analyse opportunities for improvement and deliver a structure to understand financial and accounting reporting and processes across all departments.
Requirements
* A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent qualification.
* CPA accreditation.
* 8+ years' experience in a Financial Controller position or similar.
* Experience within a small fast-growing business.
* Tertiary qualification in finance accounting business or similar.
* A desire to be hands-on in managing our financial operations.
* A high-level of commercial acumen.
Benefits
* A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* A friendly and collaborative work environment.