Your newpany
Hays are partnering exclusively with a well-establishedmercial business based near Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for a subsidiary of a large group. Thepany has had steady growth over many years, but has recently been acquired through private equity and is looking to increase its growth trajectory. Thepany consists of 4 key revenue streams and offers vast opportunities for increased market share. If you are looking for a new opportunity in a forward-thinking and collaborative business, then have a look at the details below.
Your new role
You will operate as the number 1 in finance on site and work in close conjunction with the MD and group finance to shape the daily financial operations and support key growth initiatives. Primarily, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function for 4 divisions with abined turnover of around £35m, as well as helping shape the business strategy moving forwards.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:
1. Managing a team of 3 transactional finance staff
2. Reviewing and improving financial processes
3. Leading the month-end close process
4. Producing statutory accounts and financial statements
5. Leading and supporting the yearly audit process
6. Reviewing centrally drafted monthly management accounts and utilising data to supportmercial and strategic decision-making
7. Supporting the upgrade and integration of a new ERP system
8. Reviewing financial procedures, controls and processes and improving or streamlining these for continuous improvement
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. The role will primarily be based on-site, but for the right candidate could amodate 1 day a week working remotely.
What you'll need to succeed
9. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
10. Prior experience leading a finance team and strong management skills
11. Excellentmunication skills and ability to act as a business partner to key stakeholders
12. Experience operating in a group structure, with 'hands-on' experience of an SME environment
13. Strong technical skills andpetency
14. Change management experience or systems improvement experience would be highly advantageous
15. Experience using Netsuite would also be advantageous