About this role
Financial Controller
Location: Leeds / Newark with hybrid working
We are working exclusively with an established, profitable and growing multi-site UK Group to recruit a Financial Controller.
Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on senior finance role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function across a c.£50m turnover Group comprising five companies.
You will lead and develop a finance team of approximately 16 across multiple locations, take direct financial responsibility for one of the Group's subsidiary businesses and work closely with operational and senior leadership teams across the organisation.
The role offers a good balance of financial control, reporting, commercial support, team leadership and ongoing process improvement.
Key responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a team of approximately 16Oversee monthly management accounts, month-end and year-end processesMaintain robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and accurate financial recordsTake financial ownership of one Group subsidiary, including performance, profitability, budgeting and forecastingSupport Group consolidation and quarterly Board reportingProvide commercial insight and challenge to operational managementLead the annual statutory accounts and external audit processOversee VAT returns, statutory filings and other regulatory reportingMonitor cash flow, working capital and financial performanceCoordinate annual budgeting and longer-term forecastingSupport investment appraisals, acquisitions, integrations and other strategic projectsDrive improvements across finance processes, controls, systems and management reportingIdentify opportunities to automate and streamline reportingDevelop the finance team and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement The breadth is directly reflected in the client's specification, including responsibility for consolidation, statutory reporting, budgeting, team leadership and systems/process improvement
About you
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in a senior finance role.
You should have:
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experienceExperience managing and developing finance teamsStatutory accounts and external audit experienceStrong budgeting and forecasting experienceAdvanced Excel skillsThe ability to work closely with and constructively challenge senior stakeholdersA hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail Experience within a multi-company or multi-site environment, SAP, finance transformation/process improvement and supporting operational business leaders would be particularly useful. Experience of Sage Payroll is also required.
The opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing Group in a highly visible position, working closely with the Group Finance Director and senior leadership team.
The role will require regular presence in both Leeds and Newark, alongside established flexible/home-working arrangements.
The package includes a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, pension, life assurance and employee benefits programme.
Apply now for further information and a confidential discussion.