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Are you ready to take ownership of a finance function in a dynamic and growing business?
An opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Finance Controller to join a company undergoing an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Following recent investment and organisational changes, the business is building out its internal functions and finance is a top priority.
This is a pivotal role with direct exposure to the Board. You'll be responsible for creating, managing, and optimising core financial operations and processes, providing the insights and oversight needed to support commercial decision-making at pace.
Your Role:
As Financial Controller, you will be someone that is comfortable working within a sole charge role, with support from the wider business across finance accounting support.
* Accounting Operations: Manage day-to-day finance tasks and implement improved systems and processes.
* Financial Reporting: Take ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
* Cash & Working Capital: Lead efficient Accounts Receivable and Payable functions and manage short-term cashflow.
* Planning & Forecasting: Support the development and maintenance of a live business plan, including scenario modelling.
* Systems: Help shape and refine the company’s financial systems and tools.
* Payroll: Oversee monthly and annual payroll processes.
* Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, PAYE and other regulatory requirements.
* External Liaison: Work with external accountants on statutory reporting and year-end filings.
Financial Controller - Benefits
25 days holiday
Car parking
4:1 hybrid working model
The successful Financial Controller will have:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Experience working independently or in a small finance team and within an SME business environment
* Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
* Skilled at managing competing deadlines and priorities
* Highly proficient in Excel
* Able to clearly explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
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