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Location: Lancs, with occasional travel to a second site in West Yorkshire
Direct Reports: Finance & Supply Chain Team (currently 7 team members)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Technology / Managed Services
Overview
A well-established and growing SME in the technology sector is looking to appoint a commercially aware and hands-on Financial Controller. This is a high-profile role within the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing financial operations, driving business performance, and leading a small but capable team across two locations. The business operates Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and has strong ambitions for growth and innovation across its service offering.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Finance & Supply Chain Team across two UK sites
* Produce and review accurate monthly management accounts
* Present monthly financial packs and strategic insight to the senior leadership team
* Support and lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes
* Maintain and monitor cash flow forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities
* Drive ongoing process improvement across finance and supply chain functions
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support wider business objectives and financial performance
* Provide financial leadership to support departmental budget holders
* Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the year-end audit process
* Ensure full compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
* Manage external relationships including auditors, banks, and key suppliers
Person Specification
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
* Proven experience in an SME environment managing the full finance function
* Previous experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach
* Excellent Excel and accounting systems skills
* Proven ability to lead and mentor teams effectively
* Confident communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational and deadline management abilities
* Experience in a technology or managed services environment
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and IT System Training and Support
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