AnexcitingopportunityhasarisenforanambitiousandcommerciallymindedGroupFinancialControllertojoinasuccessful,owner-ledSMEgroupbasedinChesterfield. Thisisabroadandhighimpactfinancerole,offeringtheopportunitytotakeownershipofthegroup'sentirefinancialfunctionwhileworkingcloselywiththeownersandseniorleadershipteam. Thebusinessislookingforsomeonewhoisforward-thinking,commerciallyawareandambitious,ratherthansomeonewhosimplywantstomaintainthestatusquo.You'llhavetheopportunitytoimproveprocesses,developreporting,providemeaningfulcommercialinsightandplayakeyroleinsupportingthegroup'scontinuedgrowth. Thisroleoffersgenuinelong-termprogressiontowardsFinanceDirector,sowouldbeidealforanexperiencedfinanceprofessionalwhoisreadyfortheirnextstepintheircareer. TheRole AsGroupFinancialController,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 OverseeingVAT,taxandotherrelevantfinancialobligations Ensuringstrongfinancialcontrolsandgovernanceacrossthegroup Identifyingopportunitiestoimproveefficiency,profitabilityandfinancialvisibility Supportingtheownersandseniorleadershipteamwithadhocanalysisandstrategicprojects ThisrolewouldsuitsomeonewhoispotentiallyalreadyoperatingatManagementAccountant/SeniorManagementAccountantlevel,ornumber1infinanceandkeentostepintoaseniorfinanceposition. ExperiencewithinanSMEwouldbehighlybeneficial,particularlywhereyou'vehadbroadexposuretothefullfinancefunctionandenjoyaddingcommercialvaluetothebusiness. Youwillneedtobe: Someonewithstrongtechnicalaccountingandfinancialcontrolskills Commerciallymindedwiththeabilitytodigintowhatthenumbersactuallymeanforthewiderbusiness Abletomovecomfortablybetweendetailedfinancialworkandhighlevelcommercialreporting Confidentinreportingandpresentingfinancialinformationtononfinancestakeholdersinameaningfulandinsightfulway Anexcellentproblemsolver Proactivebynature,someonewhousestheirinitiativeandlooksforwaystoimproveandstreamlineprocessesandcontrols Comfortableoperatingwithautonomyandtakingownership Confidenttochallengeconstructivelyandofferopinion,youwillbeasoundingboardfortheseniorleadershipteam Forward-thinkingandinterestedinusingtechnologyandbetterprocessestoimprovefinance Keentomakeavisibledifferenceratherthansimplyinheritanestablishedstructure Job Features Job Category Accountancy
Group Financial Controller | Chesterfield | up to £65,000 in Lincolnshire employer: The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd
Join a dynamic and ambitious SME in Urmston, Manchester, where your role as Financial Controller will not only challenge you but also provide ample opportunities for professional growth. With a supportive and modern-thinking FD as your mentor, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that values innovation and efficiency, allowing you to make a significant impact without the constraints of bureaucracy. This is a unique chance to enhance your career while contributing to an exciting phase of expansion and change within the company.
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