Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a circa £60 Million professional services business in Barnsley as they look to bring in a new Financial Controller into the team. The business has gone through a period of growth and positive change so it is a great time to join the business for this next exciting chapter. The role has scope to develop into an Finance Director role over the next 18-24 months so would suit someone ambitious looking to keep progressing their career to next level. The company offers a fantastic benefits package which includes: Salary up to £75,000 per annum - Discretionary bonus- Generous company pension (up to 12% employer contribution)- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays- BUPA private health cover- Death in service cover (4 X salary)- Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)It is a varied role with duties to include: -

• Take full ownership of the month-end close and the production of high quality financial reporting to the Board
• Providing detailed trend analysis, forward-looking forecasts and company KPI reporting
• Maintain responsibility for cashflow forecasting, management of bank/invoice financing facility and working capital management
• Act as a deputy for the COO/CFO where appropriate, supporting engagement with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure effective, robust and proportionate financial and audit controls are embedded
• Maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements, enabling the business to operate effectively on a day-to-day basis while supporting delivery of its strategic objectives
• Payroll is through a third party but Pay and benefits governance duties would fall under this role
• Develop and maintain strong financial management information, budgeting and forecasting processes to support senior managers across the business
• Ensure accurate record-keeping to meet legal and tax obligations and to provide clear insight into business performance
• Lead the timely preparation of statutory accounts and manage the relationship with external auditors
• Lead, manage and develop a finance team of 4, ensuring they are appropriately trained, motivated and supported to deliver continuous improvement in financial and accounting processes
• Ensure the finance function is adequately resourced and structured to provide a professional, cost-effective and value-adding service that meets both current and future business needs
• Provide commercial oversight and financial challenge on all opportunities and approval of contract pricing
• Ensure that strategic initiatives are fully evaluated through business cases from both a financial and operational perspective, with clear understanding of risks, returns and wider business impact

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experiences: -

• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
• At least 3 years operating at senior manager level
• Experience of expossure to board/ SLT
• Previous experience in leading teams
• Good business partnering skills
• Good financial reporting skills
• FP&A and financial modelling skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced SME

If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity - Please send in your CV today!