Financial Controller

Owner-managed Engineering Group based in Havant. Hampshire, has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake responsibility for the effective financial management of all of the Group companies whilst also supporting commercial decision making.Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will demonstrate a solid understanding of the various performance metrics required in a small-volume engineering environment to measure productivity and efficiency.What will the Financial Controller role involve?Preparation of annual statutory accounts, leading the annual audit process and ensuring that all Tax, RandD and VAT returns are completed and submittedProduction of annual and monthly management accounts, providing detailed analysis and recommendationsManagement of the annual budgeting process and monthly cash-flow forecastingContinuous improvement of accounting and finance processes within the business process frameworkWork closely with the Managing Director to review and analyse profitability of new business opportunitiesSuitable Candidate for the Financial Controller position:Applicants for the Financial Controller position will hold a full accountancy qualification and have previous experience of working within an SME environment, ideally within the engineering sectorThe successful candidate must be hands-on in addition to being able to demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships across all departments within the ..... full job details .....