Financial Controller

As Financial Controller you will report directly into the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for heading up the largest business unit within the Group. You will play a crucial role in supporting the integrity of financial reporting for the business unit, as well as mentoring a team and supporting with acquisition integration and systems implementation and stabilisation projects.

Client Details

My client are one of the North West's fastest growing businesses, having received PE investment 2 years ago. They have since tripled their turnover and made a series of acquisitions. They are market leaders in their industry and have experienced exponential growth.

Description

• Manage and develop a Team of 5 (4 direct reports, 1 indirect)
• Develop relationships with newly acquired companies, providing training and guidance to adhere to group reporting policies and timelines
• Responsible for integrity of all numbers and reporting by the business unit.
• Ownership of component submissions to group team, in line with group timetable
• Ensuring reporting follows group accounting policies and controls.
• Identifying areas of improvement and embedding approved changes into management accounts processes.
• Facilitate production and review of subsidiary statutory financial statements, following a standardised template for disclosure requirements.
• Support the budget and forecasting cycle as required by Group FP&A team.
• Support Treasury team in weekly Cashflow forecasting process
• Lead the finance integration of acquired businesses, including acquisition balance sheets, alignment of reporting, consistency of accounting policies.
• Key player in Microsoft Dynamics finance system implementation, championing new, consistent and efficient ways of working.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a few years post qualified experience
• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting ability.
• Proven experience in financial management roles in fast paced environments
• Highly proficient with a range of IT systems - experience of Microsoft Dynamics would be desirable. Experience with implementing a new ERP system is a plus.
• Leadership qualities with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and building strong business partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

Job Offer

A competitive salary with the opportunity to work for one of the North West's fastest growing businesses, at an exciting phase in their journey.