Financial Controller

McMullen & Sons Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contributions

25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 3 years

Bonus at Christmas based on performance

Life Assurance at 3 x annual salary

Job summary

A leading UK company in Hertford is seeking a Finance Controller to manage financial reporting and lead the finance team. This office-based role will involve enhancing processes, driving improvements, and ensuring accurate reporting for a £130m turnover business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in monthly reporting and team management. The position offers a salary between £80-85k, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with the relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in monthly reporting within tight timeframes.
• Experience in leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete monthly reporting cycle.
• Streamline and enhance financial processes and controls.
• Challenge processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Overview

Looking for a Finance Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finances of the Group, including full responsibility for the monthly and annual reporting process in a £130m plus turnover business. Managing the finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting, whilst driving improvements to shorten the monthly reporting timeframe. The company is looking to improve its use of its newly installed ERP system and implementation of new software solutions to drive automation and free up capacity for review and analysis. The role will report directly into the Group Finance Director.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete monthly reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of management accounts
• Review, streamline, and enhance financial processes and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality
• Challenge all existing processes with the aim of continuous improvement and identify automation opportunities
• Engage in team and personal development, creating motivated and collaborative culture

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with appropriate post qualification to be able to demonstrate the attributes for the role
• Strong and proven experience in monthly reporting, within a company delivering final monthly management accounts within tight timeframes
• Experience of managing a team and continuously developing the team
• Demonstrable ability to lead, influence and take team through a change project
• Experience of using Microsoft Business Central as main ERP system preferable but not essential

Skills and Attributes

• Skilled leader and communicator who motivates and develops teams with integrity and vision
• A desire for continuously improve as an individual
• Proactive mindset that is always looking how to drive improvement and implement change
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. The drive to find the answer of complex issues and not willing to stop until the answer has been found
• Working to tight timeframes and time management skills meaning that all tasks are completed within set timeframes
• The ability to manage both upward and downward, ensuring clear communication, timely escalation of issues, and effective alignment between senior leadership expectations and the day-to-day work of the finance team
• Highly proficient in Excel, with the capability and confidence to independently problem solve and perform accurate analysis

Role details

The role is fully office based. There is no option for remote or hybrid working on a regular basis. All the team reporting into this role work in the office, in one location. This fosters stronger collaboration, culture and better performance.

• Salary: £80-85k depending on experience.
• Pension: Match up to 5% employer contributions rising to 8% after 3 years
• Holiday:25 days rising to 30 after 3 years.
• Bonus: A week pay at Christmas subject to company performance and a turkey!
• Life Assurance: 3 x annual salary