Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller to lead the finance function in Newmarket. This pivotal role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, and cashflow management while ensuring compliance and enhancing internal controls. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, driving financial performance through insightful analysis and reporting. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including a generous bonus scheme and private healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with experience in financial management roles.
• Strong finance business partnering skills and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic financial planning and decision-making support.
• Manage monthly and annual reporting for Board and Group.

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow Management

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Tax Matters

Project Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Financial Controller - Newmarket - £flexible + bonus + private healthcare

Your new company

A leading organisation with an international presence, my client is seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller with a proven track record in leadership roles to join their team in Newmarket, Suffolk.

Your new role

Working closely with the Managing Director and as part of the SLT, you will be responsible for the finance function, including:

1. Strategic financial planning to support the business decision-making process
2. Monthly and annual reporting for Board and Group
3. Budgeting and forecasting
4. Cashflow management
5. Financial and profitability analysis
6. Internal controls and procedure review and improvement
7. Managing local audit process with Group
8. Liaising with Group regarding tax matters
9. Adhoc project work

What you'll need to succeed

You will be Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience in a financial management role, combined with strong finance business partnering skills and excellent systems and reporting experience.

What you'll get in return

Competitive starting salary and benefits package including generous bonus scheme, private healthcare, 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service), pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

What you need to do now

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