Banking and Finance Associate

Financial Controller Leicester – LE4
Full Time / Permanent
Hybrid & Flexible Working
Up to £65,000 + Bonus

SF Recruitment are working on an exclusive basis with a superb business in Leicester who are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. The Financial Controller will report into an excellent supportive Finance Director & oversee a small team of 5. Our client is a PE Backed Retail business in Leicester. The Financial Controller will be an integral part of the management team responsible for leading and developing a high performing Finance Function.

Reviewing the management accounts and owning the consolidation process and monthly reporting outputs.
• Growing the business, by assisting in any acquisition processes (Due Diligence and Acquisition Accounting).
• Enhancing profitability by undertaking analysis and feeding back to operations and retail management where improvements can be made. Undertaking insightful commercial analysis to assist in achieving business objectives.
• To own the month-end and year-end finance processes, ensuring that all deadlines are met and delivery of effective financial close processes.
• To document and review monthly financial reports, including high quality analysis & comments to explain underlying trends to the FD, other Directors and Private Equity House.
• Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and understanding of key accountancy (FRS102), tax (in particular VAT, Corporation Tax and Income Tax) and legal requirements.
• To develop a range of analytics and KPIs to ensure that key financial risks are measured, monitored and managed to provide a stable platform for the delivery of superior financial results.
• Lead the team to ensure compliance with external audit requirement.
• Leading all discussions with external parties (auditors, bankers, solicitors, HMRC etc)

The ideal Financial Controller will be a qualified individual with experience in a similar role. The role offers Hybrid Working (2 days in & 3 out) but being fully office based is an option. Bonus, flexible working, healthcare & 25 days + annual leave + stat.