We are excited to be working with a growing business who requires a commercially focused, innovative Financial Controller to join their thriving, growing business. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant ideally with a year or 2 post qualification experience in industry. Due to high growth over the last few years, and anticipated further growth plans, my client is looking for a qualified accountant to join the existing team and be a part of the companies succession plans. The successful candidate will demonstrate a natural commercial outlook, have excellent communication skills and have a hunger for professional and career development.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Working closely with the senior management team you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and production of monthly management and financial reporting
- Presenting accounts and budgets to senior management team
- Analysis and reporting on results
- In-depth variance analysis of accounts and making commercial recommendations to improve results
- Overseeing all aspects of the finance team including payroll, invoicing, credit control and VAT returns
- Working closely with auditors and any other external stakeholders
- Ongoing process improvement on systems, reporting and ad hoc projects
- Leading and developing the finance team
What do you need to be considered?
- A professional accountancy qualification
- 1-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced finance role dealing with financial and management accounts ideally within an SME
- A natural commercial flair
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- A demonstrable background in managing a successful finance team
This is a great opportunity to join a successful, stable business with an opportunity to grow with the business. On offer is a generous salary and benefits package. Interested? Please apply now and we will be in touch, or if you would like more detail, get in touch with Lynne Macdonald on lmacdonald@hrcrecruitment.co.uk
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