Financial Controller

Financial ControllerWorthing, West Sussex – HybridFull time, PermanentUp to £70,000 per year plus various company benefitsAs our financial Controller you will play a critical role in the growth of Bluecrest.You’ll spend your days working closely with our CFO; David, to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting process and control environment and will take ownership of the PandL, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting, and provide valuable insight into the Bluecrest business model.Depending on the level of experience you’re able to bring, this role – mentored by our CFO – will allow development into planning and forecasting for the business, and involvement in potential acquisitions and ultimately in any change of ownership in the coming years.What we can offer you in return*Competitive salary of up to £70,000 per year (dependant on experience)Four free Health Assessments per year, which can be used by yourself, family or friendsA further 50% off any additional testing23 days annual leave, rising to 25 days after 1 year, and rising an extra day each year up to 28 days – plus bank holidays on top!Sophos@Home protectionEAP SchemeCompany sick pay schemeEnhanced family leaveLife InsuranceEmployee referral bonus scheme of up to £1,000Matched company pension (up to 5% or up to capped amount)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Charity Sponsorship SchemeDiscounted Gym MembershipHome office allowance – yearly allowance of £130 to make working from home more comfortable!*After qualifying period and subject to terms and conditions and/or eligibility.What will your day-to-day look like?Financial Management and ReportingResponsibility for PandL, Cashflow and Balance SheetPreparation of monthly reporting pack, ensuring adherence to reporting timetablesMonitor financial performance against budget and provide variance explanationsBudgeting and PlanningWork with the CFO to deliver an annual budget and long-term financial planCollaborate with department heads to build a bottom-up budget that aligns with financial plans and operational goalsPrepare mid-year forecasts as requiredRegulatory Compliance and AuditResponsible for identification, implementation and improvements to business processes and control environmentCo-ordination of year end audit and statutory account preparationOversight of tax dealings with HMRCTeam LeadershipManagement and development of Management Accountant, Payroll and Finance Administrator and Finance AssistantFoster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the finance teamOtherAssist with production of financial information for potential future change of ownershipAd hoc analysis and support on a wide range of projects as they ..... full job details .....