Financial Controller

One of Scotlands leading Fleet leasing organisations is looking to add a Financial Controller to their flagship Edinburgh office. The firm has over 20 years of experience within the industry and has ambitious growth plans in the coming years. They are looking for the Financial Controller to lead the finance function internally and ensure the department runs efficiently, as well as being able to scale up as the business grows.

This is a key hire for the business and the successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director as well as managing key relationships both internally and externally.

The firm itself has an excellent reputation within their industry and offers a range of services such as fleet leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, driver services, fleet electrification and Fleet management among others.

The role offers scope for progression and the successful candidate has the chance to really build out the finance function as the business grows. The position would suit a commercially driven finance professional who can bring new ideas to the business.

Responsibilities

A wide range of duties from board reporting to routine transactions

Production of accurate and timely management accounts to monitor performance across several commercial activities

Maintain financial forecasts and supporting board discussion around potential scenarios

Working with colleagues to identify, implement and document processes that are key to company efficiency and scalability

Introduce and maintain financial quality control over operational activities

Raising customer invoices for a range of revenue streams including vehicle leasing commissions, short term car rental and recharging costs

Posting supplier invoices both cost of sales and overheads and coordinating approval by relevant managers

Work with the senior leadership team on the continual process of the businesses strategic plan to ensure the financials align with the business goals

Managing supplier invoices due for payment

VAT returns and other HMRC reporting

Manage compliance and ensure high-quality standards

Other reasonable finance and office tasks as required

The firm uses the accounting software Xero and Salesforce for managing operations. Experience of both would be highly beneficial

Experience of managing accounts receivable including direct contact to resolve issues

Experience working with and managing relationships with Senior and C Suite Stakeholders

The ability to distil information accurately from multiple sources

The confidence to recommend and implement process change

A key focus on accuracy and attention to detail, which are viewed as more important than speed with the business

A self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised

Non-standard VAT rates apply to some transactions and relevant experience would be helpful but not essential

Due to some the sensitive nature of some aspects of the financials within the business, a high level of discretion is requested