Financial Controller- Fast track to Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- Cherry Professional Limited
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
- Salary
- £42,000
- Posted
- 08 May 2017
- Closes
- 01 Jun 2017
- Job role
- Financial controller, Head of finance
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Cherry Professional are excited to be working with a high growth professional SME in their search for a new Financial Controller. As the Financial Controller of this UK group you will be responsible for the integrity of the Statutory reporting, Management accounts, Profit and Loss, Cashflow, Balance Sheets as well as running the day to day financial operations of their modern Nottingham based offices. This is a commercially focused role which requires a qualified accountant with experience of process control and improvement in an SME environment and a track record of "making a difference".The successful candidate will ultimately work towards becoming Head of Finance within a 24-month period supporting the MD and Board of Directors.What you'll be doing…Leading a team of 3 direct reports all based at Nottingham HQManage all accounting operations including billing, A/P, A/R, GL, inventory accounting and Revenue recognitionOwn and direct the month end and year end close processesPrepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and the management accounts packDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsManage, motivate and upskill the financial accounting and AP team including accountants and financial assistantsStrategic input…Assist in the selection and implementation of a new accounting system to improve company and departmental financial reporting.Development of KPI reporting and monitoring for reporting in a timely manner.Improving the speed and accuracy of the preparation of the monthly management accounts.Assist in the implementation of departmental budgets on an annual basis, monitoring and reporting variances to meet with the overall strategic goals of the business.Preparation and maintenance of rolling 12 month forecasts Assisting in the restructure of the trading operations to meet the strategic objectives of the businessFinancial modelling of business opportunities Working closely with the Finance Director and Admin manager to streamline and develop business processes to create a platform for high growth through operational efficiencies.What you'll need…ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 2-3 years + PQEExperience of running an accounts team in a commercial environmentA positive, proactive mind-set and the ability to prioritise numerous work streamsA flexible and business- minded approach to financial controlWhat's on offer…Up to £45,000 basic salaryDiscretionary Bonus Scheme25 days Annual LeavePrivate HealthcareA fast-paced, creative and fun office environmentGreat opportunities to make the role your own and get involved with exciting projectsYou may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, ACA Qualified Accountant, Management Accountant, Project Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Financial Controller, etc.Cherry professional are recruiting this role on behalf of the client.