Financial Controller

SLX is a B Corp production and technical solution provider to the live events, broadcast, sports and theatre sectors. With over 40 years of experience, we have been the driving force behind innovative events and productions. This is an exciting time to be joining the team. As our Financial Controller, you will provide strategic leadership, plan the financial strategy for the business and be accountable for the provision of financial and perfomance information and provide transparent leadership to enable decision making across the company. The FC will lead on all financial aspects of SLX's business strategy, ensure the timely flow of financial information to the CEO, Board and colleagues and ensure that financial systems and practices enable them to maintain financial integrity and ongoing financial resilience. The FC will need to demonstrate a wide range of experience leading and communicating with teams, familiarity with accounting systems (Sage Line 50 and our inhouse Stock Management system) and project management skills such as contract reviews and analysis. Key Responsibilities Prepare financial reports for SMT and Board Prepare month end journals and WIP reports using sales pipeline Prepare monthly management P&L. BS, Cashflow forecast Analyse margin and other key performance variances Prepare annual budget and cashflow forecast Monitor and manage cashflow Calcualte and review ROI on assets Check and prepare monthly payroll file Review expense claims Reconcile Hire stock balance to stock management software Review monthly supplier payments Review credit control Check and prepare VAT returns Prepare year end files and liaise with accountants Liaise with bank/finance providers Arrange international payments Manage employee/finance department P11ds - prepare and submit Review project margins Provide insurance brokers with information for renewals Provide Sustainability Manager with required information Reconcile credit card accounts Review/credit check customer account applications Sales and purchase ledger processing Adhoc reports and information as required To apply Please send a copy of your current CV and a short covering letter A decision will be taken based on your initial application with regards to next steps. A full information pack will be sent to applicants that we would like to progress to the next stage - the pack will include information about SLX projects, company expectations, benefit and salary details and further details required for the application process.