Financial Controller

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller at a leading professional services firm in Norwich. This pivotal role involves leading the finance function, managing statutory accounts, and supporting strategic business decisions. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free parking in the city centre

Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week working from home

Opportunity for progression into Finance Director

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and experience producing consolidated accounts.
• Experience in both industry and practice is advantageous.
• Comfortable leading a team and presenting financials to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory annual accounts for multiple entities.
• Annual budgeting and service charge budget reconciliation.
• Management and development of the finance team.

Skills

Financial modelling

Business planning

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Solutions-focused

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE Line 50

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to join a well-established professional services business based in Norwich city centre. This is a pivotal role that will lead the finance function and directly support the strategic direction of the business.

You will report to the CEO and work closely with all departments, providing key financial insight to help drive operational and strategic decisions. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment and is confident working with complex, multi-entity accounts.

Key responsibilities:

Preparation of statutory annual accounts for multiple entities, including consolidated accounts

Full cash flow forecasting and management

Annual budgeting and service charge budget reconciliation

Corporate tax compliance and VAT

Financial due diligence for acquisitions and refinancing

Financial modelling and business plan development for new opportunities

Oversight of loan compliance, insurance, and company secretarial matters

Management and development of the finance team

Business partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) - qualified by experience considered

Strong knowledge of FRS102 and experience producing consolidated accounts

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and SAGE Line 50

Experience in both industry and practice is advantageous

Comfortable leading a team and presenting financials to senior stakeholders

Flexible, solutions-focused, and strategic in approach

What's in it for you?

• Free parking in the city centre
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week working from home
• Opportunity to join a well-established business who are growing with a future opportunity to progress into a Finance Director position

Up to £1 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

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