Financial Controller - High growth division

Based in Surrey, my client is a high growth division looking to hire a Financial Controller to lead a great, talented team.

The role is broad and will suit an experienced ACA / ACCA with a broad skill set.

Client Details

Based in Surrey, my client is a high growth division looking to hire a Financial Controller to lead a great, talented team. The organisation uses technology to service the needs of a consumer customer base, has a fabulous team ethos and is on am exciting journey.

Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a key role in shaping and developing the finance function, control environment and processes & procedures. This is an opportunity to develop and grow a best-in-class finance function to support a growing business. Responsibilities include:

• Recruitment, leadership, management and motivation of the finance team
• Implementing and developing high quality processes, controls & systems which enable efficient, timely & accurate production of high quality financial reporting
• Weekly and monthly reporting to the Management Team, budget holders and other stakeholders in the wider Group
• Building a close working relationship with colleagues within the wider business, understanding trading performance and providing financial data to support decisions
• Supporting the Commercial and Operations teams by advising on the financial and accounting implications of proposed commercial arrangements
• Ownership / accountability for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
• Delivery of ad-hoc projects
• Budget and forecasting, working alongside the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
• Documentation of financial risks and ensuring that contingency plans are in place
• Owning the relationship with internal and external auditors and other advisors
• Coordination of statutory, tax, legal, and applicable regulatory declarations and filings

Profile

• Qualified accountant with appropriate qualifications (ACA/ACCA), obtained while working with a recognised employer
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience, in professional practice or industry
• Background in financial control & financial reporting, including previous experience of building or improving finance functions
• Well-organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Strong, current technical skills
• Budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and statutory accounts experience are ideal for the role
• Experience of implementing and improving financial and operational processes
• Articulate, persuasive, confident, possessing sound intellect; a self-starter with the ability to combine professional rigour with practical business requirements
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Good influencer with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels.

Job Offer

Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus car/allowance, bonus and benefits