Title: Finance Controller
Location: Manchester (1 day per week in office)
Salary: £600-650 (outside IR35)
Contract: 6 months
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Position Overview:
Finatal are partnered with a high growth professional services firm, seeking a hands-on and highly skilled Finance Controller to help lead the finance team through a period of expansion and transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee all financial operations, including FP&A, KPI monitoring, cashflow forecasting, VAT compliance, payroll review, and audit preparation.
* Lead and mentor a team of three finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
* Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
* Utilize your expertise to lead the implementation of NetSuite within the organization, ensuring seamless integration and optimal utilization of the system's capabilities.
* Act as a key liaison between finance and other departments, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business objectives.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to support operational initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth.
* Assist in the preparation of investor presentations, board materials, and other communications related to financial performance and strategy.
Qualifications:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent
* Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
* Strong technical acumen, with hands-on experience in implementing and optimizing financial systems (experience with NetSuite is highly desirable).
* Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.