At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the financial function and provide strategic insights to drive business growth.
- Company: Dynamic owner-led SME in Chesterfield with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000 and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Ideal for ambitious finance professionals ready to step up.
- Why this job: Make a real impact and shape the future of finance in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Strong accounting skills and experience in a broad finance role.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 65000 £ per year.
Anexcitingopportunityhasarisenforanambitiousandcommerciallyminded Group Financial Controllertojoinasuccessful, owner-led SMEgroupbasedin Chesterfield.
Thisisabroadandhighimpactfinancerole, offeringtheopportunitytotakeownershipofthegroup'sentirefinancialfunctionwhileworkingcloselywiththeownersandseniorleadershipteam.
Thebusinessislookingforsomeonewhoisforward-thinking, commerciallyawareandambitious, ratherthansomeonewhosimplywantstomaintainthestatusquo.
You'llhavetheopportunitytoimproveprocesses, developreporting, providemeaningfulcommercialinsightandplayakeyroleinsupportingthegroup'scontinuedgrowth.
Thisroleoffersgenuinelong-termprogressiontowards Finance Director, sowouldbeidealforanexperiencedfinanceprofessionalwhoisreadyfortheirnextstepintheircareer.
The Role
As Group Financial Controller, you'lltakeresponsibilityforthedaytodayandstrategicfinancialmanagementofthegroup, ensuringrobustfinancialcontrolwhileprovidingthecommercialinsightrequiredtosupportdecisionmaking.
You'llhaveabroadremitacrossfinance, including
- Takingownershipofthegroup'sfullfinancefunction(youneedtobecomfortablebeinghandson)
- Producingaccurateandinsightfulmonthlymanagementaccounts
- Leadingthemonthendandyearendprocesses
- Preparingmonthlygrouplevelfinancialandcommercialreporting
- Providingseniormanagementwithclearanalysis, commentaryandrecommendations
- Developingbudgets, forecastsandcashflowreporting
- Monitoringperformanceagainstbudgetsandforecasts
- Supportingcommercialdecisionmakingthroughmeaningfulfinancialanalysis
- Reviewingmargins, profitabilityandkeybusinessdrivers
- Improvingfinancialprocesses, controlsandsystems
- Workingcloselywithoperationalandcommercialteamstounderstandbusinessperformance
- Managingrelationshipswithexternalaccountants, auditors, banksandotherprofessionaladvisers
- Supportingstatutoryreportingandcompliance
- Overseeing VAT, taxandotherrelevantfinancialobligations
- Ensuringstrongfinancialcontrolsandgovernanceacrossthegroup
- Identifyingopportunitiestoimproveefficiency, profitabilityandfinancialvisibility
- Supportingtheownersandseniorleadershipteamwithadhocanalysisandstrategicprojects
Thisrolewouldsuitsomeonewhoispotentiallyalreadyoperatingat Management Accountant/Senior Management Accountantlevel, ornumber1infinanceandkeentostepintoaseniorfinanceposition.
Experiencewithinan SMEwouldbehighlybeneficial, particularlywhereyou'vehadbroadexposuretothefullfinancefunctionandenjoyaddingcommercialvaluetothebusiness.
Youwillneedtobe
- Someonewithstrongtechnicalaccountingandfinancialcontrolskills
- Commerciallymindedwiththeabilitytodigintowhatthenumbersactuallymeanforthewiderbusiness
- Abletomovecomfortablybetweendetailedfinancialworkandhighlevelcommercialreporting
- Confidentinreportingandpresentingfinancialinformationtononfinancestakeholdersinameaningfulandinsightfulway
- Anexcellentproblemsolver
- Proactivebynature, someonewhousestheirinitiativeandlooksforwaystoimproveandstreamlineprocessesandcontrols
- Comfortableoperatingwithautonomyandtakingownership
- Confidenttochallengeconstructivelyandofferopinion, youwillbeasoundingboardfortheseniorleadershipteam
- Forward-thinkingandinterestedinusingtechnologyandbetterprocessestoimprovefinance
- Keentomakeavisibledifferenceratherthansimplyinheritanestablishedstructure
- Job Features
- Job Category Accountancy & Finance
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Group Financial Controller | Chesterfield | up to £65,000 employer: The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd
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