Your new company
We are working exclusively with an SME manufacturing company that is looking for a permanent Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in all aspects of a growing company, including hands-on account preparation, audit processes, and strategic decision-making with the wider group. This role is ideal for a finance professional aspiring to become a Finance Director.
Your new role:
You will work closely with the managing director, a small transactional finance team, and the wider group senior leadership team.
1. Finance Operations: Balance the delivery of finance operations in established SME manufacturing businesses and develop the finance function across a newly formed group of companies.
2. Financial Reporting: Own the delivery of the group's consolidated management, parent group, and statutory financial reporting.
3. Month-End and Year-End Close: Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring audit requirements are met across the subgroup.
4. Financial Support: Provide financial and analytical support to the MD and the Board, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and industry analysis.
5. Acquisition Activity: Support the MD with acquisition activities, including modelling potential targets, initial due diligence, managing advisors, and post-acquisition integration.
6. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with senior management to ensure accurate financial information, robust processes, controls, and effective resource management.
7. External Relationships: Manage external relationships with banks and advisors.
What you'll need to succeed:
* ACA Qualified (ACCA & CIMA also considered)
* Ambitious, strategic, growth-focused mindset
* People leadership experience
* Focus on improving controls and reporting
* Skilled in subgroup financial reporting
* Credible communicator at senior levels
What you'll get in return:
* Company car with salary sacrifice
* Collaborative working environment
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send us your CV or call us. If this position isn't quite right, contact us for a confidential career discussion.
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