Financial Controller

SF Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed business in Exeter is seeking a Financial Controller to manage the finance function and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and team management in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong people management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly with senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and analysis.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead team development and manage payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Education

ACA

ACCA

ACMA

Job description

SF Executive is working on a retained basis with a private equity-backed business in search of a Financial Controller to join their team in Exeter.

Position Overview

Reporting into the CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for managing and developing the finance function and driving continuous process improvement to support business growth.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) with strong people management and leadership skills. You should have the ability to work flexibly with the CFO and other senior managers to create value collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis
2. Budgeting and Forecasting
3. Financial Modelling
4. Cash Flow Management
5. Acquisitions and Integration
6. Cost Management
7. Compliance and Risk Management
8. Taxation
9. Team Leadership and Development
10. Manage the payroll for the group
11. System Implementation and Development
12. Strategic Support
13. Company Secretarial Duties
14. Deputise for the CFO as required

Work Environment

The client operates a hybrid working policy with an expectation of 2-3 days in the office weekly, depending on your requirements.