Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Bristol is seeking a Group Financial Controller for a dynamic growing business following a recent acquisition. This pivotal role focuses on driving financial performance and shaping the company's future. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial leadership skills and experience managing group-level finances, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant from a recognized institution.
• Experience with Sage and payroll software is essential.
• Experience in a complex group organization with international links is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across all sites for efficiency.
• Manage financial statements, including monthly management and statutory accounts.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights for strategic decisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Analytical approach

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/ICAEW)

Tools

Sage

Earnie/Iris

Job description

Newly created FC role for a growing business in Bristol

The Senior Finance team at Hays Bristol is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, market-leading organisation to recruit for a newly created Group Financial Controller position. This exciting opportunity was created this month, following a successful acquisition, marking a pivotal moment in the company's growth journey. With a turnover of £30 million, the business is now seeking a commercially astute and strategic finance leader to work closely with the Managing Director, driving financial performance and shaping the future of the group.

This role is being offered on an initial three-month temporary basis, giving both the business and the successful candidate the opportunity to scope the role and ensure it's the right long-term fit. The client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in managing group-level finances. They're particularly interested in ambitious individuals who are looking to step up into a Group Finance Director role in the future-making this a fantastic springboard for the next stage of your career.

Job description

To oversee and be responsible for all financial and accountancy aspects of the Group, working with internal staff within the existing finance department, together with key external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial and Accounting Operations:
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all sites for efficient and accurate systems and procedures.
• Financial Accounting and Reporting:
• Manage and produce financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries, consisting of;
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Statutory annual accounts
  • Financial returns/reports
  • Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Budgets and Forecasts
• Produce and manage annual budgets and forecasts for use within the wider Group and external stakeholders (banking, audit)
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Conducting financial analysis of business performance, providing insights to the directors to support shape strategic decisions.
• Provide advice to directors about financial decision-making.
• Compliance and Governance
• Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure legal obligations are met.
• Lead and be the point of contact for external advisors/stakeholders (VAT, HMRC, Corporation Tax).

Key Attributes:

Thorough and methodical attention to detail.

Commercially astute.

Ability to prioritise.

Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Analytical approach to work.

Excellent problem-solving, negotiation skills and use of initiative.

Positive and approachable.

Sound technical skills.

Essential Attributes:

• Qualified accountant from one of the following institutions:ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/ICAEW)
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Sage.
• Experience of payroll (and ideally Earnie/Iris software).
• Experience of working within a complex group organisation with international links.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.

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