Financial Controller | Pe Backed

1 month ago

Ledston, United Kingdom Hw Finance Uk Full time

HW Finance are delighted to be partnering with an Investor Backed Business to help appoint a new Finance Controller.
As the Financial Controller at you will play a pivotal role in managing the financial functions of this high-growth, investor-backed business.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will manage day-to-day financial operations, deliver high-quality financial insights and contribute to key strategic initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and be integral to the company's continued expansion.
You will be responsible for the delivery of key elements of the financial reporting process, including statutory and regulatory reporting.
You will lead a small team, drive process improvements and will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure financial sustainability and business performance.
Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and delivery of timely, accurate and insightful management and financial accounts and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including full balance sheet, cash flow statement and reconciliation in preparation for month end for review and approval by the CFO.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including SOX.
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business decisions.
Manage working capital and cash flow, ensuring that the company can support its growth plans and operational needs effectively.
Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled as required.
Collaborate closely with operational and commercial teams to understand and support financial objectives, identifying opportunities for cost control, margin improvements and overall profitability.
Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support commercial decisions, working closely with the CFO to manage relationships with investors.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls, ensuring scalability as the business grows.
Implement new systems and processes or enhance existing ones to streamline operations where necessary.
Work in collaboration with the CFO to develop and enhance the financial control framework to support growth objectives.
Lead the delivery of the year-end reporting process, ensuring the production of high-quality financial statements, as well as all regulatory reporting.
Be the key contact for external auditors, including management of the year-end audit process.
Prepare the year-end audit file and tax pack in as agreed with the Auditors, Tax Advisors and CFO.
Review and authorisation of the payroll, ensuring that all related payments (PAYE/NI, pension contributions, attachment of earnings) are made by the relevant deadline Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a highly commercial, detail oriented financial leader with experience in fast-paced, growth-driven environments.
You will bring a solid, technical understanding of financial management, including strong expertise in SOX compliance and internal controls, while being able to contribute to broader business strategy.
Your ability to build strong, trusting relationships with senior leadership and operational and commercial teams will be key, as will your collaborative style.
You will be a hands-on leader, able to drive financial performance while empowering your team and others in the business to perform at their best.
With a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, you will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, supporting the business's growth ambitions while ensuring strong financial governance.
To achieve this, the successful candidate must have a combination of the following skills and experience: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience gained in a similar finance role, ideally within a high-growth or private equity-backed environment.
Understanding of SOX compliance and statutory reporting, including managing internal controls and all aspects of financial reporting.
Co-ordinating with external auditors to ensure adherence to all relevant regulations.
Proven experience in management accounting and reporting, as well as managing financial operations within a high-growth, investor-backed or startup environment.
Strong commercial insight with the ability to align financial strategies with business goals.

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