Financial Controller/Head of Finance

1 week ago

Branston Derbyshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

SF Recruitment are pleased to be retained and working in exclusive partnership with an award-winning, Burton based £50m+ t/o SME operating within the retail and service industry.

Backed by a large, multi-billion Euro turnover global group, this organisation are truly going places with clear growth plans ambitions to reach £100m t/o in the next few years.

The company boast an enviable, loyal client base with a solid foothold in the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, up-and-coming Financial Controller to enhance and diversify their skillset, working closely with one of the best Finance Directors in the area in what is a collaborative, enjoyable working environment.

About the role
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a small but growing team (currently 6 heads), acting as the 'right hand person' to the Finance Director undertaking both a hands on and strategic role within the business.

Responsible for analysing figures, margins and trends, you will enhance and create financial reports, managing and reporting on cash flows. Your role will include challenging the management team where approriate to make improvements to busienss performance, managing the internal and external audit process and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities include: 

Provide business partnering support to the business and internal stakeholders
Full responsibility for the talented finance team, leading from the front as a positive role model conducting performance reviews, regular 121s and appraisals alongside ongoing coaching, training and guidance
Systems, reporting and analysis ownership, preparing and presenting reports to the SMT including analystical reports on business performance and behaviours
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations including reconciliation of income and costs paid in advance
Ensure monthly timetables are adhered to and all reconciliations are recorded accurately
Production of Monthly Management Accounts including reporting pack, and variance analysis
Management of cashflow ad FX requirements, reporting monthly cashflow to group
Prepare and submit quarterly vat returns
Working closely with the Finance Director on forecasting and budgeting
Develop and maintain financial processes and controls
Support with IFRS reporting, in particular IFRS 16 analysis
About you

Experience is key for this position including people management and strong Excel skills (due to the significant volume of data being utilised)
Applications from qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) are welcomed, alongside those with strong comparable experience (QBE).
You will have strong previous experience in management accounting and business partnering due to the essential relationships required across the business.
Experience with Salesforce or Sage Intact is advantageous but not essential, as is experience in IFRS reporting (particularly IFRS 16). Prior FX exposure is not essential but again, would be advantageous.
Ultimately, you will be a strong leader of people with an ability to work to tight deadlines and manage work load effectively whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced, high growth environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work comfortably in a team environment are key to be successful in this role.

What's in it for you?

This is one of those enjoyable roles where you will get as much out of the role as the business will from you. You'll work closely with a talented, supportive team who work closely with each other and 'muck in' to ensure the business continues to excel. This team work for each other, and it's not unusual to see the Finance Director supporting the transactional finance team on the phone where needed.

You'll be heavily supported by a fantastic FD and established and talented finance team with the opportunity to grow the team as the business continues to grow. This role is well suited to an individual who wants to enhance and diversify their skills with full support from the FD who sees coaching and developing the team as a key element of their role.

Full time role
Salary - up to £70,000 p/a depending on experience
Hybrid working - 3 days p/w in office (fixed days) 
25 days + statutory holiday
Electric car scheme (eligible post probation)
Free parking on site
Perkbox 
Flexible hours available around core hours 
Significant retail discounts (including some free industry specific product availability worth £1,000's)
The opportunity to learn and develop, ideally suited for an individual with mid-term ambitions to become a Finance Director in the future
This is a typically highly sought-after role and is an essential appointment for the organisation in early 2025. Interviews will likely be conducted in early/mid January with a view to shortlisting being conducted prior to the Christmas break.
An urgent discussion with our specialist recruitment team about this role is highly advised. 

For more information, please get in touch with Aj Blyth at SF Recruitment on (phone number removed) / 

Please note that clicking apply does not guarantee CV submission - a conversation about this role is essential.

Unfortunately Visa sponsorship is not available for this role - full, permanent right to work in the UK is essential for consideration

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