Financial Controller

Reed Finance are pleased to be exclusively supporting a successful Essex based business in their search for their new senior finance professional.

Heading up the Finance function of this growing business whilst partnering with group, the role requires a qualified, dynamic and passionate senior finance professional and proactive leader, with the ability to balance a variety of duties across finance and operations. The role works closely with the current Finance Director, succession planning with a view to become the FD within the next 3-5 years.

The Financial Controller/Assistant FD will business partner across business and group, taking the lead and responsibility for all accounting and controlling functions, whilst operating commercially, operationally and strategically.

Managing a small team whilst sitting within a larger finance function, a few key responsibilities include:

• Managing month end management accounting
• Management Reporting: Including KPI's, operational performance and management reviews
• Working closing with senior leaders across the group
• Budgeting and Forecasting with review and commentary to the wider business
• Preparation and maintenance of ongoing cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Heading up all statutory accounting alongside the team
• Managing annual Audits
• Managing and heading up relevant projects including improving processes, procedures, controls and finance management systems
• Many other commercial responsibilities in line with business demands and focuses

The role requires a qualified accountant with suitable senior finance experience and the want and passion to grow and develop into an FD in time. The successful candidate will be a hands on and proactive leader, with the ability to balance a variety of duties across a busy and demanding business. Strong communication, organisation and team management experience will be crucial here alongside the ability to build relationships and manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships.

In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers 1 day per week working from home alongside an attractive benefits package. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a successful business in an integral capacity - please apply directly or contact Daniel Cornes at Reed Finance to discuss further.