Vacancy: Interim Financial Controller

We are looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller (3-6 months) to be responsible for the efficient running of our finance function. You will be a key member of support the management team and should be proactive, with a strong commercial mindset, able to foster and a desire to grow financial understanding across our business.

 

You will need to be available immediately and be able to travel to our office in Worcester 3 times per week. You may be given the option of becoming permanent Finance Controller with further opportunities to progress to Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to our CEO, duties include:

• Manage all accounting operations
• Prepare and publish monthly and annual financial reports.
• Continue to develop our NetSuite ERP system
• Liaise with external auditors on the preparation of statutory accounts
• Cash and Asset Management
• Ownership for balance sheet control and reconciliation
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and forecasts in association with the SLT.
• Ensure all data, filing and records are kept up-to-date ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and regulations
• Assist in R&D tax relief calculations.
• Financial metric development and analysis.

Skills and experience:

Essential

• Full or part qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) 
• Proven track record in finance and accounting roles

Desirable

• Familiarity with Netsuite ERP.
• Prior accounting experience in a SaaS business

 

Personal characteristics:

• We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and results-driven person.
• You should demonstrate effective decision-making skills and be comfortable working under your own initiative.
• You will need to be organised and methodical in your approach to work and able to concentrate on detail with a high degree of quality control.
• Communication and teamwork skills are essential as you must be able to contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Everyone at Dolphin is expected to work in the spirit of our ethos of inclusivity.