Financial Controller

22 hours ago

Exeter Devon, United Kingdom Greendale Group Full time

The Greendale Group is looking to appoint a Financial Controller / Management Accountant to join our team based in Exeter. The Greendale Group is a successful family company which boasts a diverse range of businesses including the Greendale Business Park (close to Exeter and the M5), Greendale Farm Shop, a large working farm, a fishing business (Waterdance Limited), Exmouth Marina, as well as a number of other investments in both commercial and residential property across the South West. With rapid growth and an expected turnover in 2024 of circa £70m, it is an exciting time to join such a diverse business.

The Financial Controller will oversee the financial management of two key subsidiaries: Greendale Leisure and Willowglen Renewables Ltd. As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, driving efficiency, and providing critical insights to support strategic decision-making across both business units.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee and manage the financial performance of Greendale Leisure and Willowglen Renewables Ltd.
  • Facilitate and complete month end and year end procedures to finalise the trial balances.
  • Co-ordinate the annual audit process for both subsidiaries, liaise with external auditors and respond to findings or recommendations (including corporation tax).
  • Develop and maintain effective financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Provide detailed reports for management, stakeholders, and auditors.
  • Supply the Group Finance Business Partner with figures and data to assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Perform monthly payroll reconciliation for both business areas, addressing any discrepancies as they arise.
  • Maintain fixed asset register for your two business areas.
  • Reviewing and signing off supplier payment runs.
  • Administration in NetSuite for both business areas.
  • Provide information required for the Office of National Statistics.
  • Other ad hoc duties as required.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead and develop a small finance team across both Greendale Leisure and Willowglen Renewables Ltd.
  • Support cross-departmental projects and ensure robust financial tracking of any capital expenditures or business expansion activities.
  • Work across the department to help streamline accounting processes to improve processes, speed and accuracy.

The above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior finance role (at least 2 years in a similar Financial Controller role is desirable, but not essential).
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
  • Proven track record of delivering financial insights that drive business performance.

Desirable

  • Experience working across multiple business units or industries, preferably in leisure, renewable energy, or related sectors.
  • Experience using NetSuite or similar ERP software. 

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skill

Excellent leadership and people management abilities.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Location: The role will be based at Greendale Group’s head office, with occasional travel to Greendale Leisure and Willowglen Renewables Ltd sites as required.

 

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