Financial Controller

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Enhanced Pension

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd seeks a Finance Controller to lead the finance function within a growing, family-driven group. Reporting to the MD, you will manage a small team and drive financial discipline across cost controls and profitability as turnover targets rise toward £10m by 2030.

The role encompasses year-end accounting, monthly reporting to a senior leadership team, and ensuring robust control of payroll, ledgers, and cash flow. ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification or Qualified by Experience.
• Strong cost controls and budgeting experience.
• Experience in financial reporting and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts with external accountants.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with senior leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day finance functions: sales/purchase ledger, credit control, payroll.
• Review and implement finance operating systems to support growth to £10m turnover by 2030.

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are pleased to be working exclusively to appoint a Finance Controller to our Client’s business with a TO in the region of £6m. The appointment of a new Finance Controller forms part of the growth plan to move the business to a £10 m TO business by 2030.

The role of FC will report to the MD of this family driven Group operating for over two decades. Our Client has an impressive Order Book across a range of Sectors including Food / Oil and Gas and Retail. The business works across the Globe including Europe / North Africa and the Middle East.

As Finance Controller you will be supported by a small – loyal and very focused Finance and Admin team.

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF THE NEW FINANCE CONTROLLER

• Review of the current Finance Operating Systems – we are not looking for change for change’s sake – we are looking for finesse and the implementation of Finance practices that will achieve the goal of a TO of £10m by 2030
• Have a passion to continue strong Cost Controls – to be able to review Trends / Market Analysis and feed this into the WIP and strong on time Delivery of Orders
• Be detail orientated behind the numbers – to work with the On Site Teams to impact on final Costings / Profit of Product and Order
• Be able to work with the Chamber of Commerce to secure Grants to assist with Innovation and Growth

You will also have the Daily / Weekly / Monthly functions of an FC to include;

• Preparation of Accounts for Year End – working with external Accountants
• Preparation and Review of Monthly Management Accounts with the Senior Leadership team
• Oversee the day to day Finance function of Sales / Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Payroll

Our Client needs an FC that can ensure that the day to day Finance functions continue as well as they has done but who is also an FC who can work to grow the business – Internally through increased Profit and maximisation of Sales but also potentially via Acquisition.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE FINANCE CONTROLLER

• Annual Salary of c £55,000 – £65,000
• Annual Performance Related Appraisal
• Flex Start – Finish times can be offered – this is a full time / office based role
• 20 Days Holidays AND Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Cover – can be offered
• Pension – that can be enhanced

There are no limits to how invested you can become as the FC into this business – we are looking for a mature character who has proven skills and experience of working in a business and who has a hands on approach and where every single person matters.

You can be ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience

The Interview process will be;

• Initial First Stage Interview with Karen Reynolds
• First Interview with the business on SIte to meet the MD and External Accountant
• Second Interview on Site – to have a tour / meet the team and answer your final questions