Financial Controller

Williams Advanced Engineering is an instantly recognisable global brand, leading on the cutting edge of technology. And with the shift from decarbonisation to electrification it is well positioned with the resources to grow globally. It supports many sectors including motorsport, automotive, defence, energy, aerospace, healthcare and life sciences. As the Financial Controller you will report directly into the CFO. And with an opportunity to deputise this role would suit a high performing, ambitious qualified chartered accountant who is technically strong with specific experience in revenue recognition. This company is centred around performance excellence so whilst expectations are high and whilst it will be a challenging role, it will be equally rewarding with room to make improvements. But having an opportunity to work alongside other high performing individuals, access to C-Suite Executives and deputising for the CFO will support your future career trajectory. As the Financial Controller you will be leading on all financial matters from revenue recognition, production and stock accounting, AR, AP, preparation of statutory accounts, tax, treasury, insurance, cash management and external banking, audit and insurance broker relationships. Your new role As the Financial Controller you will report directly to the CFO. And have the management of a small finance team. This position will naturally form part of the senior leadership team for the finance function. Due to the nature of this organisation revenue recognition, production and stock accounting will feature heavily. However cash management, forecasting and liaising with internal and external stakeholders will be required. Covering all aspects of the day to day transactional areas of finance such as AR and AP, monthly accounting activities and system improvements. This breadth of this role will also include tax, treasury, funding and insurance. Benefits The role is offering a base salary of up to 100k per annum, pension contributions, 26 days holiday entitlement and free car parking on-site. Post COVID the successful candidate is expected to work in the office 3 days per week and has the ability to work from home 2 days per week. However due to the seniority of this role this requirement will naturally require flexibility. Skills and experience to be successful A qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Experience of revenue recognition, production accounting and stock management. Knowledge of doing the basics in finance well (AR, AP, statutory accounts, cash flow management and forecasting). Tax. Treasury management. Managing external relationships with banks and insurance brokers. What you need to do now If you believe that you have the right technical experience. And if you want to join an organisation which seeks performance excellence as standard please apply or call for more details.