Due to continued growth and expansion, our client, a growing SME business which is part of a larger group, is seeking to hire a Financial Controller to join their team.Our client is an established company with steady growth in recent years.ABOUT THE ROLE:This role will lead the finance function of the business and offers collaboration, autonomy, and career progression. The role will report directly to the Managing Director with a dotted line to the Group CFO.Key responsibilities include:Lead the Finance function of the business and be responsible for providing “value adding” FP&A to support medium to long-term planningResponsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling financial-related activities of the company, accounting, finance, forecasting, costings, and pricingOversee the finance and accounting function across all areas with primary responsibility for cash forecasting and balance sheet reviewsDevelop and drive profitability on a key set of financial KPI’sAssess risks and opportunities, contributing towards the overall growth of the businessLead a small Finance/Accounts team to ensure that they are highly engaged and have the skill sets, resources, and support needed to deliver in their role and achieve their objectivesManage working capital ensuring that liquidity is maintained and optimisedManage and forecast annual budgets and rolling forecastsAnalyse business trends and historical performance, working with cross-functional teams across the organisation to map out future strategic objectivesResponsible for the management of various IT projectsEnsure Financial Systems are as effective as possible to deliver the required information to the businessLead and support the development of processes and proceduresCommunicate clearly key insights and analysis on financial and business performance using meaningful reports, highlighting key trends and customized dashboardsABOUT THE PERSON:Qualified Accountant with 5 years plus PQE in a financial roleExperience managing and leading a teamProven ability to build successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholdersPersonable with exceptional interpersonal skillsCommercially minded with a strong operational focusThis role offers hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAccounting/Auditing, Analyst, and FinanceIndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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