This successful company is enjoying a sustained period of growth and profitability, generating revenues in excess of £50m and impressive gross profit margins. They provide wholesale and distribution services to customers spread across a range of sectors, split between private and public sector contracts. Through careful investment in technology and equipment they are now poised to embark on further expansion and would like to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to form part of the senior management team reporting to the MD. Leading a finance department of six this role will ensure all aspects of the organisations finances are controlled and analysed to high standards, there will also be a strong emphasis on process improvement to enhance efficiencies, particularly around systems automation and ongoing development of KPI's to support delivery of strategic objectives.
My client is looking for someone CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified with previous experience at Financial Controller / Head of Finance level, who would enjoy being part of an exciting growth journey, providing financial support and guidance to a driven MD and senior team of departmental managers. The ability to provide insight, inspire positive change and energise the people around you will be key qualities they are looking for. The main responsibilities of this role will be:
- Preparing and completing the monthly management accounts and MI pack.
- Providing financial guidance at leadership meetings to influence decision making
- Business partnering the operational management team
- Evaluating and improving performance by developing KPI's
- Preparing forecasts and budgets
- Project work / financial analysis of new opportunities
- Leading the annual audit and preparation of stat accounts
- Balance sheet control and reconciliation
- Supervising AP, AR and cash management team
- Managing relationship with bank and HMRC etc.
Working knowledge of ERP systems would be highly useful in this role along with the ability process and analyse large amounts of data on Excel, preparing financial models to support tendering opportunities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record within a similar role and an excellent breadth of knowledge and technical ability across all financial areas. Strong communication skills to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, and the tenacity to deal with any problems and take responsibility for the financial stewardship of the company.
This role would suit someone looking for an excellent opportunity to make a difference to a successful, growing company during an exciting period of expansion.