UK Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Hamilton Woods Associates
- Location
- England, Leicestershire, Leicester
- Salary
- £70000 - £80000 per annum + Bonus plus Benefits
- Posted
- 09 Nov 2021
- Closes
- 07 Dec 2021
- Ref
- JW-HWA-QS385
- Contact
- James Wood
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Construction
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
UK Financial Controller
£70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits
North Leicestershire
An exclusive opportunity to influence and lead a division within a strong, dynamic business. They need a strong Financial Controller to manage a large finance team effectively with some flexibility around office working. This is a perfect opportunity for a commercial and technically astute Financial Controller/Head of Finance (with experience in managing large teams) that is ready for that challenge.
The ideal person will have a technical finance background in order to deliver the year-end statutory accounts and manage the Auditors. This will also be combined a commercial acumen and the type of entrepreneurial spirit that makes a person want to understand every corner of a business and where it can be improved.
DUTIES:
- Leadership and management of the financial activities across a large finance team.
- Participating in the planning and development of the strategy and advising on the financial impact of long-range planning
- Getting involved in all financial issues that impact budgeting to ensure continued improvement of the process throughout the department.
- Prepare/review year-end statutory accounts whilst liaising with external auditors
- Providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision making.
- Leading, motivating and energising the financial interests of the Division by establishing a clear vision and strong communication
- Producing/reviewing monthly management accounts and forecasts in line with the group deadlines and working to the requirements with the other board members.
- Identifying financial risk and opportunity within the business and working closely with the board and senior managers to effectively manage these
- Ensuring compliance with group requirements around speculative sale financial reporting and maintaining forecasts - dealing with the financial requirements of a multisite business.
- Ensuring all financial information and procedures comply with Group accounting standards and policy.
IDEAL CANDIDATE: - The successful Financial Controller will ideally have the following:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA/ACMA qualified with at least 5+ years, demonstrable experience operating within a senior finance position
- Demonstrable financial management and commercial experience with a strong track record of supporting business growth
- A good decision-maker - able to make clear, concise decisions and handle people change management.
- Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills
- Ability to formulate financial plans (long term and tactical) and ensure full engagement
- Gravitas and ability to influence change and build strong financial management within the business