We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our team.
This role is a permanent opportunity which will be based 2 - 3 days in either our Theale or Bristol office.
Purpose of roleTo own and manage the financial process, including:Producing accurate and timely monthly accounts; Maintaining relevant and up to date accounting policies; Producing and maintaining the monthly group P&L and cashflow forecast (and annual budget); Managing local accounting, taxation and statutory requirements and the relationship with the relevant audit and tax advisors.Partner with the sales and project management teams to provide financial and commercial support through the bid process; Create and produce project accounts with accurate and timely financial data; Supervise a team of 3 ResponsibilitiesManagement accountsPreparing monthly management accounts including profit and loss statement, cashflow and balance sheet; Reporting the management accounts in a format and template that is easy to digest, insightful and aids management decision making; Financial controlOwn accounting controllership function to ensure controls are suitable and relevant; Develop, implement, and maintain a robust financial control framework to safeguard the organisation's assets Ensure full consolidation of all subsidiaries on a monthly basis under IFRSWorking relationship with external auditors and tax advisors, preparing necessary year end information lists and ensuring required information is gathered from other stakeholders; Prepare and maintain relevant accounting policies; Ensure full compliance with all local taxation regulations and provide necessary information as required; Co-ordinate thepreparation of the annual statutory accounts in a timely fashion post year end(s).F, P & APrepare and maintain a monthly rolling forecast for the Group comprising P&L and cashflow at a minimum; With inputs from the CFO, Business Analyst and operational teams, prepare and report the annual budget comprising P&L, cashflow and balance sheet.M&AAssist in the integration of financial systems for any M&A targetsCommercialProvide commercial and financial modelling support to aid the sales team in the production of profitable and cash generative bids; Own the pricingtemplates used by the sales team, ensuring the costs are built from a standard costing methodology that achieves acceptable marginRaise commercial awareness of operational teams by training them on project accounting and key financial terms such as payment terms.Project accounting, performance managementMaintain full financial control of contracts, ensuring budgets and forecasts are prepared accurately; Analyse trends and evaluate project performance to improve project management; Have a thoroughand detailed understanding of gross margin and how this is calculated with working knowledge of all 3rd party costs; Prepare insightful and informative management information (MI) on projects to track progress and highlight any issues quickly and efficiently.OtherBe the custodian of the finance system and manage the relationship with other departments should updates or changes be required for the finance function to do their job efficiently; Respond to ad hoc internal and external requests for financial information and reporting; Support junior members of the team and provide coaching and mentoring whenever possible.Skills & ExperienceEssentialMinimum 7 years post qualification experience in a SME environment, preferably private equity backed in a similar roleSoft skillsExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and stakeholders at all levels of the organisationManagement SkillsAbility to coach, mentor and lead people effectivelyAbility to influence through provision of insightful and easy to understand analysis and reportingTechnical skills IFRS experienceF, P & A experienceUnderstanding of international taxAdvanced organisation, analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient in excel, word and powerpointKnowledge of project accountingFinance systems knowledgeExperience in working in a multi-currency environmentAttributesEssentialAble to build trust through open and transparent communication.
Reliable and dedicated to deliver on promises and commitments.
Ability to work under pressure with solid organisational and creative problem-solving skills.
Positive mindset, demonstrates Sondrel behaviours and embraces and promotes Sondrel culture Self-organisation and ability to respond to changing priorities quickly with excellent time management skills.
Team player with the ability to guide and mentor more junior team members.
Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative with excellent attention to detail.
Passionate and committed to delivering a high standard of work.
Resilient and always finds a way to succeed.Why SondrelAt Sondrel we are encouraged to think differently, take on innovate and challenging projects and we're trusted to make independent decisions to progress our own careers in the way that we want.
We pride ourselves on being specialists in what we do, collaborative in our approach and we're hugely passionate about driving the technology for SoC design.We have teams across the globe which means there is opportunity for both domestic and international travel and the chance to network with some of the most highly skilled and knowledgeable engineers in the industry.
Sondrel allows you to enjoy your work by having an autonomous environment built on trust, dependability and integrity as well as having a hybrid work environment catered to individual needs.As we continue to grow, we are looking for bright individuals who are proactive in what they do, enjoy a challenge and have a desire for continuous learning experiences because, at Sondrel, no two days are ever the same.What you getCompetitive salaryDiscretionary Annual bonusSalary exchange pension schemePrivate Medical25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory public holidaysBuy & sell holidayHybrid & flexible workingFree on-site car parkingInclusionSondrel are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We recruit people from varied backgrounds because it makes our team stronger, and we provide an inclusive workplace because growing in partnership is what makes our team great.
We do our best to provide fair opportunities to everyone and we want to hear what you need to grow with us.