Financial Controller

Your new company
Our client, a reputable market leader in their field, are seeking a highly capable and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead core finance functions and drive continuous improvement. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure to senior leadership and key business operations, with full responsibility for managing a skilled finance team and partnering across departments.
The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, a keen eye for detail, and the strategic mindset to support decision-making and influence change across the business.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of finance, your responsibilities will be varied and include:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the finance team, ensuring high performance and engagement
- Oversee timely and accurate production of monthly and quarterly management accounts across group entities.
- Review and submit internal management information packs and dashboards to Group
- Lead the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements and liaise with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks
- Deliver actionable financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification
- Business partner and collaboration with other department managers to drive cost efficiencies and support in influencing the strategic direction of the business
- Take ownership of financial systems and reporting integrity, including general ledger and ERP platforms
- Lead finance input into budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities
- Represent finance in key business initiatives, systems implementations, and strategic projects
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
What you'll need to succeed You will be a professionally qualified accountant with proven experience in a financial leadership role within a complex or fast-paced environment and a strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting, and internal compliance.

Furthermore, you will be a collaborative team player with the credibility to influence at senior levels and possess excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What you'll get in return
A dynamic and collaborative working environment with a strong culture of continuous improvement
Opportunities to make a tangible impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation
Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
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