Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Kent, Tunbridge Wells
- Salary
- benefits
- Closing date
- Aug 18, 2021
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Publishing & Broadcasting
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Michael Page have been exclusively retained to recruit a new Financial Controller for an iconic media business in West Kent. This will report the the MD and Group MD and will lead the small finance team.
Client Details
My exclusively retained client is an iconic media business based in West Kent. They are the UK division of an international company, and this role represents and excellent opportunity to join in a role with scope for continued evolution.
Description
As the Financial Controller, you will report to the MD and the Group FD, and will take the lead over the running of the finance team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the finance team
- Key role in the preparation of financial and management accounts including: Annual returns, HMRC, P&L, product analysis, variance analysis, quarterly forecasting, annual budgets, cash-flow
- Undertaking Joint Venture accounting with commercial partners
- Responsibilities will also include taking investment appraisals and other ad-hoc duties.
- As a key member of the team in the UK, you will also engage with the wider business including HR, IT, Infrastructure and Customer Services to ensure optimal operation of the UK business.
As this role is exclusively retained and Michael Page are running a carefully coordinated recruitment process, all CVs sent to the client via other agencies or directly will be forwarded to Michael Page, and ownership on the CVs will be with Michael Page.
Profile
The successful candidate for the Financial Controller role will be -
- Fully Qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong technical ability
- Experienced in leading and developing a team
- Able to co-ordinate with senior leaders, and play a key role in commercial outcomes
Job Offer
The successful candidate for this Financial Controller role will command a competitive base salary of £60-70,000 + 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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