Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a high achieving Financial Controller looking for a role that will take you through to Finance Director level in an exciting scale-up SME business?

Rutherford Briant are recruiting a newly created role leading the Finance function in a no.1 capacity for a fast growing, profitable Holborn based business.

The role involves:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to support business growth and sustainability.
• Act as a key member of the executive team, influencing business decisions with financial insights.
• Design and implement effective financial processes and internal controls tailored to the unique needs of each business.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Costing and Budgeting:

• Develop and enhance costing models for manufacturing processes to accurately reflect expenses and drive profitability.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish realistic targets.

Management Information Systems:

• Overhaul and optimize management information systems to provide timely, accurate reports on financial performance.
• Generate key financial metrics and indicators that inform strategic decision-making.

Board Pack Development:

• Create comprehensive board packs that summarize financial performance, forecasts, and key business metrics for presentation to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all financial reports are clear, concise, and tailored to the needs of the board.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure business operations are adequately funded.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and models to support strategic investment decisions.

The successful candidate will be:

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified with existing experience at Financial Controller level.
• Demonstrates track record of rapid career progression and the desire to take on a role that could develop into a Finance Director position.
• Strong costings experience, ideally from a manufacturing background and the ability to balance between a hands-on role and the strategic leadership to take a function forward.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.