Financial Controller

Kelly Services; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service sector client based in Hereford is seeking a Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves preparation of management accounts, oversight of payroll and financial reporting, and leading a finance team, with a pathway to potential Finance Director responsibilities. A hands-on approach and broad finance experience are essential, along with a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Broad finance experience required.
• Good proficiency with Excel.
• Ability to produce quality financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage annual financial statements and Group consolidation.
• Oversee payroll, IT and admin functions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Customer service

Education

Qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Systems implementations

Job description

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Our successful, Hereford-based, service sector client requires a Financial Controller. This is a number one finance role that could progress in to Finance Director in the short to medium term. A hands-on position, guiding the team, providing stewardship of the finance function and acting as a sounding board to the MD on a range of matters.

Role responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Production of annual financial statements and Group consolidation
• All financial reporting and cash flow management
• Management/oversight of payroll, IT and other administrative functions
• Leading and developing a medium-sized team
• Managing the Group annual audit
• Process improvements and ensuring robust financial controls are in place
• Processing Group VAT returns

What’s needed

• Qualified or qualified by experience candidate with broad finance experience
• Unafraid to roll sleeves up and get stuck in
• Someone who will grow to care about the business and have a commitment to exceptional customer service
• Good level of proficiency with Excel
• Can produce good quality financial analysis and convey meaning and insights to non-finance colleagues
• Able to wear a number of different hats, not just a Finance one
• Experience with systems implementations would be useful
• Someone who is happy to be predominantly office-based

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