Financial Controller

Description:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Warrington - Hybrid

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

ORCHA is one of the UK's fastest growing digital health organisations. We operate the world's largest digital health assessment platform and library, offering a suite of exciting products and services that are geared towards people using and benefiting from great health and care related apps.

Digital healthcare holds the power to revolutionise how we treat patients. But this revolution comes with risk. Right now, there are over 350,000 health apps available to download, with only 20% meeting safety standards. It's an issue that needs action, and with action comes innovation.

This is where ORCHA comes in.

Our industry-leading technology helps national bodies, healthcare providers, professionals on the frontline, and digital innovators to develop, accredit, and activate the best digital healthcare apps, putting the transformative power of digital healthcare into the hands of patients safely.

Digital health is rapidly emerging as the major new frontier in healthcare delivery globally, and we are at the forefront of this fast moving and exhilarating environment. It's fair to say we are passionate about health apps, and it is our mission to make digital healthcare safe.

The Role:

The primary function of the Financial Controller is the day-to-day financial management and reporting of three legal entities, ensuring compliance with the appropriate accounting regulations.

The Financial Controller will play a key role in the development and maintenance of financial controls, processes and systems and ensure that these are in line with statutory requirements.

As part of the senior leadership team, the Financial Controller acts as a valuable link between the company's operational functions and executive team. It is essential that they have strong written and verbal communication skills as they need to clearly communicate financial information and must have the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

What do you need to be successful in the role:

5 years + in startup business is preferred
Recognised accountancy qualification is essential (ACCA/CIMA)
Managed oversees entities or has knowledge of US GAAP
A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
Solid knowledge of accountancy and finance regulations
Solid IT skills, including proficiency in accounting packages
Advanced competency level in the use of Excel
Understanding of tax laws and application
Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work well within a team and individually, using your initiative and autonomy
Solid organisational skills including excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking
Problem solving skills, with the ability to be flexible in your approach to work
A committed work ethic, with enthusiasm to develop your skills and a drive to learn
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The ability to adapt to changes in the work environmentResponsibilities:

Produce monthly consolidated management accounts
Collaborate with external accountants to produce statutory accounts
Develop and direct the company's finance and administrative functions, including bookkeeping, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and other financial department services
Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
Balance sheet reconciliations and schedules
Reconcile intercompany balances between UK and oversees entities
Calculation of quarterly sales commission payments
Preparation of US tax reports for submission by external accountants
Support and assist with R&D tax credit claims
Excellent working capital management
Understanding of IFRS 15 and SaaS metrics (ARR/Churn/LTV)
Presentation of financial performance at monthly strategic business meetings
Ensure the company's financial records and reports are compliant with company policies, procedures, and accounting regulations
Maintain relationships with external financial department services and monitor banking activities of the organisation
Act as a finance business partner with internal departments to ensure the Finance Department is properly supporting the needs of the operating business
Oversee payroll, providing advice and guidance to HR
Oversee and assist where necessary with accounts payable and accounts receivable
Supervision of small team
Additional controller duties as necessary
Expectation to be in the office 1-2 days per week, with remote flexibilityWhat we offer in return

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to buy additional leave
Healthcare Cash Plan
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Discounted Gym Membership
Contributory Pension Scheme
Flexible hybrid working
Company laptop and home working set up
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