Financial Director SME Leader

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

Your new opportunity awaits at Hays Senior Finance, a rapidly growing Financial Services Group.

Job Summary

An interim Financial Controller role has become available, reporting to the Financial Director and leading a small team of staff. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and contribute to the company's growth.

About the Role

You will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day finance, including the preparation of Management Accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis. Your expertise will play a key role in improving processes and controls, as well as general risk management.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare Management Accounts and perform variance analysis
- Lead a small team of staff and provide guidance and support
- Develop and implement process improvements
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified accountant with experience of a Finance Manager or FC role in an SME environment. You should have strong IT literacy, particularly with Excel, and be able to deliver high-quality management information in a timely manner.

What We Offer

Hays Senior Finance offers a competitive salary package, estimated at £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the company's growth and success.



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