Financial Controller - Cambridge

Established in 1987, Visiativ is a trusted name in engineering technology with a strong global footprint. As an award-winning SOLIDWORKS provider, we empower businesses— from ambitious start-ups to established industry leaders— to drive productivity, accelerate innovation, and achieve sustainable growth through cutting-edge technology. We deliver more than just software. With decades of expertise, exclusive solutions, and a commitment to tailored support, we help our clients overcome real-world challenges— from streamlining design workflows to optimizing manufacturing efficiency. Now, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and be part of that journey. Purpose of the Job : The Financial Manager is a full-time role, supporting the Managing Director in providing accurate and relevant management and financial information required in business decisions. A key part of this role is preparing the monthly management accounts and associated analysis for both local and group management, manage the company’s monthly invoicing and short-term revenue forecasting, ensuring, in conjunction with the sales team, where possible, budgets are met. Duties and Responsibilities: • Preparing monthly management accounts and delivery of a timely and efficient month end close, including the completion of all balance sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis of monthly revenue and a review of other P&L items. • Preparing and submitting monthly financial reports to the managing director and head office in France for group reporting. • Preparing the company’s annual budget and rolling forecasts. • Preparation and submission of VAT returns and other external statutory reporting as required. • Providing financial management information to support the needs of the other departments and the wider business. • Identifying improvements to financial accounting processes, procedures and systems to drive efficiency • Support and facilitating the external audit process. • Line management of the accounts assistant. • Coordinate monthly payroll with outsourced payroll provider and administration of the company pension scheme. • Prepare and present local financial data for the monthly finance review with the Managing Director and global team. • To assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as and when required. • To provide cover for colleagues as required. Performance Expectations: • Ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of work coupled with the ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and prioritise effectively. • Ensuring accounting records are kept up to date in order to meet reporting deadlines and to respond to requests for financial information from other areas of the business. • Maintaining the appropriate level of technical knowledge of current accounting standards as required in the role. • Effectively communicate financial and accounting matters to non-financial team members and clients. • Constantly review the effectiveness of financial accounting processes and report recommendations for alterations in a timely basis to the Managing Director. • Actively demonstrate the company values in all dealings with colleagues and external audiences. Key relationships (internal and external) • The Senior Management Team • Executive Team in France • All staff, on and off-site Relevant Skills and Experience • Bachelor degree in accounting or relevant discipline • CA or ACCA qualified • 3-5 year experience • Evidence of continued professional development • Experience of working in a commercial environment • Experience in an international group environment • Strong financial accounting, data and analytical skills • Good experience of FRS & IFRS • Competent in SAGE, transition to Netsuite in the coming months so any experience of this would be beneficial. • Excellent Microsoft Office skills • Strong interpersonal and communications skills across all areas of the business, both in internally and externally • Ability to work effectively to deadlines What We Offer Competitive base salary plus commission Training and certification on SOLIDWORKS solutions Clear career path in sales and account management Collaborative and growth-oriented team culture Basic Salary: Competitive depending on experience + uncapped OTE Benefits: · Hybrid working a possibility (3 days office/2 days from home). . Yearly salary reviews (around July time) · Companywide bonus - this entails 4 elements - individual, team, company and behavioural, and sits at £1-2 k per year (depending on overall performance of the company). · Health Insurance (including dental & eyecare) · 4X Salary - Life Assurance · Holiday allowance of 33 days, with up to an additional 1 day after 2 years service, 1 day after 3 years service and 1 day after 4 years service, giving a total of 36 days per each calendar year. · Company pension scheme with option for enhanced contributions · Enhanced long-term sick pay · Fun & friendly team events! #LI-VISIATIVUK