Financial Controller - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - MCL Group

Description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reporting to the Managing Director/Commercial Director regarding all financial and accounting activities. Overseeing all financial activities on a day-to-day basis.

Finance Manager Job Duties:

• Oversee all company accounts and all financial activities.
• Create weekly and monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports.
• Supervise and manage financial department staff/contractors including accountants and financial assistants.
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Report to the board with timely and accurate financial information on a weekly basis.
• Present reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; several years of experience in a business or finance environment; management experience; leadership skills; interpersonal skills; outstanding mathematical skills; honesty; integrity; reliability; solid written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail; organisational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; computer skills; understanding of data privacy standards.