Financial Controller – Hybrid Job

We’re looking for an outstanding Financial Controller who is interested in working for a dynamic organisation with big growth plans for further company acquisitions to add to their group.

Our client will want to hear about your proven track record of delivering accurate and timely financial information, and will invite you to apply your creativity, expertise and acumen to identify opportunities for the improvement and modernisation of existing accounting and reporting systems and processes.

Salary and benefits:

• £45,000 – £65,000
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2/3 days in the office after initial induction period)
• Pension
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carrying out the day-to-day management of the finance function and staff management for two Bookkeepers
• Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts for 10 organisations
• Creation and delivery of budgets and reforecasting in collaboration with the SMT
• Managing cashflow for the group
• Explore and initiate opportunities for reducing costs and maximizing efficiencies to increase profit margins
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements on an ongoing basis across the group of businesses
• Building strong relationships and high credibility with internal stakeholders

Skills and experience required:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience
• At least 5 years’ experience of working within a similar role, including the management of small finance teams
• Experience of working within a manufacturing or construction industry is highly desirable
• Ability to successfully adapt to changing demands and conditions within an environment of change and growth
• Experience of working on cloud based accountancy software systems
• Extensive experience of working within in a cross-functional management team
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop
• Confident in leading, challenging and influencing both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working with positivity, charisma and a tireless drive for results