Financial Controller - Abingdon, United Kingdom - Whiteoak Associates LTD

Whiteoak Associates LTD
Whiteoak Associates LTD
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Abingdon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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We are looking for an experienced and "hands on" qualified Financial Controller to join the Senior Leadership team within a fast-growing Engineering SME based in Abingdon.


Ideally they are looking for someone who has a knowledge of M&A planning and implementation, as the CEO is looking to get the business in a position for sale in the next 3-5 years.


An exciting opportunity, the Financial Controller will deliver an end-to-end finance function whilst supporting the CEO to drive an overall business strategy.


As a Financial Controller your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Partnering with the CEO to drive the business to achieve its long-term commercial objectives.
  • Lead and coach the Financial Accountant in their daytoday operation of their core activities.
  • The Preparation and presentation of management and statutory financial statements.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across the reporting process.
  • Partner with budget holders to review management accounts with prior year and forecast comparatives.
  • Provide insightful performance analysis to help the business achieve it's commercial objectives.
  • Own the audit process and implement recommendations from internal and external audits.
  • Direct the implementation of an improved process for balance sheet and cash flow budgeting and management.
  • Define and implement plans, timing, and resource requirements in order to move toward a more efficient financial planning and analysis process.
  • Define and implement the forecasting processes required to improve overall Company forecasting efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Define the process/tools/systems required to increase the financial planning competencies regarding financial reporting and analysis.
  • Partner in decisionmaking as a problem solver, striving to enable operational initiatives while maintaining financial integrity and safeguarding shareholders assets and earnings.
  • Leverage tools for improved financial management and oversee the standardization of processes with best practices.
  • Transform Finance function (people and processes) with a view to growing a highly effective team & finance function.
  • Ensure that the monthly Stock take and ownership of all other finance related activities across departments is understood especially for non finance staff.
  • Support Operations/ Sales reporting.
  • Play a lead role in any M&A activity that is undertaken.


Ideally they are looking for someone who has a knowledge of M&A planning and implementation, as the CEO is looking to get the business in a position for sale in the next 3-5 years.


A strategic thinker the individual will have gained experience within a fast-paced SME Environment within a Manufacturing, Assembly or Production environment.

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