Leading independent company are looking for a Financial Controller to join their thriving business. Following acquisition and organic growth, this role offers challenge and complexity in this ever-evolving business. A great opportunity to instigate and facilitate process improvement to underpin the sustainable future growth of the division.

The Financial Controller role will take ownership of the reporting for the division, budgeting, forecasting, statutory requirements as well as building strong relationships with commercial stakeholders.

Detailed duties of the Financial Controller:

·        Lead timely and accurate financial reporting of the division

·        Ensure finance systems and balance sheet are reconciled and controlled regularly

·        Capex reporting and monitoring

·        Cashflow reporting

·        Prepare financial results and analysis for monthly executive and board meetings

·        Develop sound financial controls

·        Lead budget setting process, working collaboratively with stakeholders

·        Accurately forecast against budget

·        Annual audit process, ensuring a smooth and timely Year End

·        Identify risks and opportunities within the division, working closely with stakeholders to identify efficiencies

·        Proactively seek solutions to problems, constantly looking for opportunities to improve the control environment and therefore the service delivered by the finance function

In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for;

·        Formally qualified with ACA/ACCA/CIMA with significant post qualified experience gained in a medium – large product focussed business

·        Self sufficiently lead the year end and audit process

·        Confidence and gravitas to operate at a senior level

·        Able to use initiative to develop systems and processes

Fantastic benefits include 25 days holiday, generous pension scheme, car allowance, bonus.

This role would suit a financial controller who enjoys leading change and developing a finance function.