Financial Controller

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced finance leader to guide their finance operations and drive continuous improvement. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of the finance department in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and possess exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and coach a team effectively. You will manage operational cash flow and ensure finance operations align with commercial objectives while staying updated with UK financial regulations. This is an exciting chance to step into a strategic leadership role within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified finance professional with exceptional post qualification experience.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial control and statutory reporting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Job description

As part of our clients evolving Finance team, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of the department and of the business while working in a fast-paced and evolving environment. We are looking for an experienced leader to guide our finance operations and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the finance leadership team to support and advance the business and finance function.
• Oversee group financial control, including statutory reporting and intercompany requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Manage Operational Cashflow within the group.
• Accountable for leading the payroll function.
• Ensure finance operations are aligned with commercial objectives, providing insight into current and future financial risks.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced finance professional seeking to advance their career and step into a strategic leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

About The Candidate

• Be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with exceptional post qualification experience.
• Have the ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team while effectively managing team activity.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial colleagues.
• Stay up to date with UK financial regulations and emerging standards to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, driving efficiencies in both systems and reporting.
• Have strong accuracy and attention to detail, along with excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Experience in change management and systems implementation would be beneficial but is not essential.

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