Financial Controller

Job Description

#OurPeopleAreOurSuperpowerBiocatalysts, winner of the Queens Award for Innovation, is a customised enzyme discovery, development and manufacturing company based in the UK. We work with our global customers, many of which are top blue-chip food companies, to provide unique enzymesolutions that help them solve specific problems or deliver competitive advantage. We are part of the BRIAN Biotech Group, a leading European Industrial biotechnology specialist.What does that mean for you Youll be joining an ambitious and growing company, who recognise that the quality of our people is the reason we succeed. We are a long-term thinking company and want to give you something to look forward to. Our destiny isin your hands, and we want to actively engage you in creating a bright future. You will be encouraged to maximise your contribution to the success of the company in which high standards of performance are expected, encouraged, supported and rewarded. https://about-youWe would love you to join our fantastic, forward-thinking company who puts #customersatisfaction and #employeehappiness at the heart of what we do. Come and be part of our #bioevolution.Responsible to: VP Finance, BioProducts GroupResponsible for: Finance Assistant, Management AccountantPurpose of the role:To support, and actively contribute to, delivery of the company vision.Applying cohesive financial input into all business processes and improving levels of financial literacy/accountability throughout the company; providing a business partnering, value driven approach to the wider business, and focusing on driving profitability.HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:

• Basic Salary - target ~£63-68K p.a. (depending on skills and experience)
• 25 days holidays per holiday year, increasing 1 day pa up to 30 days (+BH)
• Four-day week - Up to 12 condensed working weeks p.a.
• Pension -Employer contribution increases in set periods.
• Life Assurance/Death in Service scheme - 3x basic salary
• Company Sick Pay scheme
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home.
• Quality working environment - modern and spacious workplace with free hot drinks and water
• Wellbeing Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Company Doctor, prioritising wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing services.
• Cycle to work plan.
• Free annual flu jabs

Need to know:

• Business partnering within a manufacturing (or equivalent industries) environment. (Essential)
• CIMA/ACCA qualified (Essential)
• Experienced in Financial controls, Statutory and Management reporting. (Essential)
• Extensive excel skills, and ERP systems experience. (Essential)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Management of local finance team covering all aspects of accounting and finance
• Preparation and reporting of key financial information internally and externally to required deadlines and timetable (monthly and quarterly)
• Manage and sign off month end management accounts to include P&L, Balance Sheet (consolidated and reconciled), working capital, yearend P&L forecast & a cash flow forecast.
• Ensure debtors and suppliers are managed adequately and within company targets.
• Ensure the companys fixed asset register is kept fully up to date, supported by proactive capital planning, and undertake Capital investment reviews (including ROI and payback).
• Ensure internal controls are implemented and maintained, financial processes are documented and reviewed.
• Payroll, pension, debt payments and other regular fees - ensure payments are made on time and accurately.
• Lead the audit process and tax compliance activities (UK and US)
• Supporting business with ESG reporting requirements
• Ensure that the company remains compliant to all internal and external financial legislation requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and to identify potential risks.
• Proactively challenge costs to drive profitability.
• Understand and report on margins to drive accountability and influence decision making.
• Ensure accuracy of ERP system by using knowledge developed through a hands-on approach.
• Provide financial support and training to other departments and managers.
• Support the VP Finance in developing strategic and financial plans for business growth.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and own the cashflow forecasting.

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Keyskills :
"head of finance" or "finance manager" or "finance controller" or "finance business partner"