Job Description

Your new role

The chosen Financial Control Manager will proactively run the day-to-day operations of the financial control team, whilst MLL's Financial Controller works on projects (e.g. accounting system upgrade and IFRS15/16).
This role will have 4/5 employees directly reporting into them so the chosen candidate will need to have good people management skills, plus ensure processes and controls are operating effectively to deliver timely reliable financial outputs.
This role is primarily based from Marlow, Buckinghamshire with occasional travel to our other office in Silverstone, Northamptonshire, however MLL supports flexibility to work from home.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

Key Requirements

Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a B2B environment, ideally in sectors such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, or similar. Demonstrable expertise in cost-to-complete/project accounting?and revenue recognition across long-term contracts. Strong Excel skills and ability to work with and improve complex spreadsheets for tracking costs, forecasting, and financial modelling. Highly detail-oriented and process-driven, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with finance and non-finance stakeholders alike. Enthusiasm for automation, simplification and clean data driving automated reporting. Comfortable stepping into an evolving role, including taking over from an incumbent controller and transitioning responsibilities effectively.
Skills and Experience:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant MS Dynamics (Navision) desirable but not essential Attention to detail and process orientated Strong excel skills including Power Query required. Power BI advantageous FRS102 knowledge required. IFRS advantageous IT/Software/Telecoms background desirable Previous experience of submission of VAT and PAYE returns Management and motivation of a small team

Responsibilities:

Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, providing hands-on control and oversight of billing, accounts payable, credit control, month-end processes, reporting, and compliance. Lead the preparation and maintenance of complex financial models and spreadsheets, particularly around cash forecasts and revenue recognition. Manage cost-to-complete accounting for long-term contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and margin reporting in line with project progress. Manage the cash position of the business, ensuring the cash inflows and outflows are timed to ensure liquidity is maintained within the normal operating range Provide accurate and timely financial information to senior stakeholders, supporting decision-making and project planning Coordinate and collaborate closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure finance is aligned with business performance. Identify opportunities for process improvement, particularly within financial controls and reporting frameworks. Lead on co-ordination and preparation of financial accounts, external audits, regulatory , tax and Office of National Statistics submissions and ensure all reporting complies with relevant financial standards and company policies.

Accountabilities:

Direct and indirect tax compliance (with external support for Corporation Tax) Statutory compliance with FRS102 and regulatory requirements Maintenance of accounting system (users, roles, approval levels) Line management responsibilities (goals, coaching and development of team etc) Controls compliance and documentation Ownership of balance sheet and cash flow control and reporting
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA (required)
Location:

Buckinghamshire SL7 1YL (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buckinghamshire SL7 1YL