Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Haig & Co
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 12 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 19 Dec 2018
- Ref
- MRSR1
- Contact
- Matt Rolfe
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Haig&Co are partnering with a wonderful SME business located just outside of Birmingham city centre to help find their new Financial Controller, looking to start with immediate effect!
The Role
This Financial Controller position is very hands-on with involvement in all aspects of the finance function. A No role on site, report directly into the Managing Director, and responsible for the day-to-day running of finance for the entire business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and developing on entire day-to-day finance function
- Full ownership, including identifying improvements, of monthly Management Accountants across all business entities
- Overseeing 13-week cashflow and budgeting reporting
- Preparation and presentation of board packs
- Working closely with MD to develop long-term finance strategy for business growth
- Liaising with accountancy practice for external audit
- Overseeing small team, including management of new Finance Manager
- Identifying process improvement and implementation
- Other ad hoc duties as required
The Person
The perfect Financial Controller would have the following:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
- Strong and developed technical accounting knowledge, preferably with a practice background
- Working knowledge of Sage accounting system
- Take a proactive and "hand-on" approach to accounting
- Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel
- Ideally immediately available
The Reward
On offer is the opportunity to have real affect and became a major part of a growing business, helping lead and develop their finance function, all with a fantastic salary to match!