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Financial Controller - High growth division

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Surrey
Salary
£65000 - £81000 per annum
Closing date
Dec 24, 2020

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Job Details

Based in Surrey, my client is a high growth division looking to hire a Financial Controller to lead a great, talented team.

The role is broad and will suit an experienced ACA / ACCA with a broad skill set.

Client Details

Based in Surrey, my client is a high growth division looking to hire a Financial Controller to lead a great, talented team. The organisation uses technology to service the needs of a consumer customer base, has a fabulous team ethos and is on am exciting journey.

Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a key role in shaping and developing the finance function, control environment and processes & procedures. This is an opportunity to develop and grow a best-in-class finance function to support a growing business. Responsibilities include:

  • Recruitment, leadership, management and motivation of the finance team
  • Implementing and developing high quality processes, controls & systems which enable efficient, timely & accurate production of high quality financial reporting
  • Weekly and monthly reporting to the Management Team, budget holders and other stakeholders in the wider Group
  • Building a close working relationship with colleagues within the wider business, understanding trading performance and providing financial data to support decisions
  • Supporting the Commercial and Operations teams by advising on the financial and accounting implications of proposed commercial arrangements
  • Ownership / accountability for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
  • Delivery of ad-hoc projects
  • Budget and forecasting, working alongside the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Documentation of financial risks and ensuring that contingency plans are in place
  • Owning the relationship with internal and external auditors and other advisors
  • Coordination of statutory, tax, legal, and applicable regulatory declarations and filings

Profile

  • Qualified accountant with appropriate qualifications (ACA/ACCA), obtained while working with a recognised employer
  • At least 5 years post-qualification experience, in professional practice or industry
  • Background in financial control & financial reporting, including previous experience of building or improving finance functions
  • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
  • Strong, current technical skills
  • Budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and statutory accounts experience are ideal for the role
  • Experience of implementing and improving financial and operational processes
  • Articulate, persuasive, confident, possessing sound intellect; a self-starter with the ability to combine professional rigour with practical business requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
  • Good influencer with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels.

Job Offer

Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus car/allowance, bonus and benefits

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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