Financial Controller

An entrepreneurial private-equity backed technology company is recruiting a Financial Controller to support growth. Based in Hertfordshire, this multi-entity business is rapidly expanding. The Financial Controller position has been created to support the CFO, duties include:

Financial Reporting & Financial Management

• Prepare for review and timely publication the monthly financial statements including group related companies and consolidation
• Manage accounting operations (billing, A/R, A/P, GL payroll, etc)
• Produce relevant monthly KPI reports as required
• Business partner with relevant parties to ensure variance analysis reports are completed
• Prepare monthly submission monitoring files
• Coordinate the statutory accounts process

Compliance And Control

• Oversight of the control sheet process preparation, process improvement to reduce production timescales and resources
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure VAT, PAYE & statutory returns are filed on time

Other

• Team management – mentor & develop
• Support the implementation of new accounting systems

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong financial accounting experience (statutory accounts)
• Experience of change management (e.g. IT systems, controls)
• Desirable – private-equity sector experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a dynamic business and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

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