We are recruiting a Financial Controller position for a leading player in the Primary Education sector. A privately owned business and a market leader in its particular field, following some recent changes in personnel at HQ, the business looks to kick on to the next step of its journey. This role will play a key part in this process as it reports directly into the Executive Chairperson.
Heading-up a Finance team of 3, you will have had previous management experience and be comfortable with the mentoring and development of the members of your team.
You will have a keen eye for detail, be confident in what you do, be comfortable delivering presentations to board level and have a keen eye on improving the quality of reporting and analysis in the team.
As Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and mentor a team of 3 through your own actions. Provide the team with guidance and support as we look to seek continuous improvements on the way we do business.
- Produce monthly management accounts and reports with strict adherence to company policies and timetables. Look for ways to improve processes and reporting working directly with the Executive Chairman.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the key drivers of the business to derive clear and succinct analyses of the ongoing financial performance of operations.
- Maintain and improve cash flow forecasting processes and lead treasury insights working with our banking partners to optimise effective management of working capital.
- Ensure compliance with relevant tax, accounting, auditing, and external reporting requirements.
- Leading and coordinating the annual external audit.
- Prepare and monitor performance against forecasts and budgets.
- Provide analysis and strategic insight to senior management on a proactive basis.
- Seek to improve productivity and efficiency through the development of processes and controls.
- Build and nurture relationships with key internal and external parties including banks, auditors, and legal counsel.
- Deliver all company secretarial responsibilities.
We welcome applications, for the position of Financial Controller, from candidates with the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant PQE.
- Knowledge of Sage accounting systems although we are looking to move to Xero soon so knowledge of this would be an advantage.
- Early years / education experience would be beneficial.
- Strong focus on controls and processes and high attention to detail.
- Up-to-date technical skills for preparing statutory accounts.
- The ability to work closely with external stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with business partners and ensuring processes are being followed.
- Strong people manager who can evidence prior development of staff.
- Confidence to challenge senior opinions and maintain positive working relationship.
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Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.
Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
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