Blair West are supporting a scaling, group with the appointment of a Financial Controller reporting to the Group’s CFO.
Working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of month / year end reporting and leading a growing team. Following investment last year, there is the opportunity to support with interesting strategic projects including M&A, joint ventures & expansion in the UK via new operational sites opening.
The successful candidate will be suitably qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and ideally draw on SME service sector experience, alongside familiarity with a group structure.
The opportunity:
* Control of month-end activities – including board reporting and analysis.
* Review of divisional / group monthly management accounts.
* Monitor cash flow & performance vs KPI / Budgets.
* Weekly & monthly forecasting.
* Provide finance support to the wider business through business partnering; providing financial analysis to support operational decision making.
* Lead & mentor the finance team.
* Oversee financial transactions – payroll, payables, receivables.
* Drive process improvements via system and operational enhancements.
* Develop internal controls and finance governance.
You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:
* Have suitable post qualified experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
* Experience from a group structure in the service sector (multi-site).
* Have strong analytical skills, able to manage/analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support business decisions.
* Can demonstrate previous experience operating at a Manager/Controller level in a growing SME.
* Advanced user of systems/IT skills - Familiarity with Sage 50 would be preferred.
The benefits included with this opportunity:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Annual bonus scheme linked to EBITDA and personal KPIs.
* Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
Our commitment
Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. Please speak to their consultant if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us