Financial Controller

Investigo; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations following a management buyout. This role offers strategic financial guidance, team leadership, and a collaborative environment aimed at achieving financial objectives, offering an excellent package including hybrid working and long-term progression.

Benefits

Good pension

Hybrid working options

Exceptional long-term progression

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with broad experience in finance.
• Experience in acquisition accounting desirable.
• Exposure to improving financial controls and planning in a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Lead a team of three financial professionals.
• Oversee month-end close and annual audit process.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Financial Analysis

Education

Qualifications ACA or ACCA

Job description

Newly created role as Financial Controller within high growth Technology/Service provider.

The Financial Controller reports in to the CFO and will play a pivotal role in the outputs from the Finance department across all financial disciplines. You will oversee all financial aspects, implement and improve controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to support the Groups overall success following the recent completion of a private equity backed management buyout.

As Financial Controller you will lead a small team and work closely with various departments, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, playing a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of financial processes, contributing significantly to the achievement of the company's financial objectives.

This key role requires a detail-oriented financial professional who can lead a team effectively, taking charge of financial operations for this rapidly expanding group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and forecasts
• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts and monitor budget performance.
• Oversee General, Purchase, and Sales Ledgers.
• Oversee month-end close, implementing improvements across processes and controls wherever possible.
• Prepare FCA quarterly returns.
• Ensure accurate monthly payroll and tax compliance.
• Monitor fixed costs and manage cash flow forecasts.
• Support budgeting process.
• Manage year-end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts across the Group.
• Lead and inspire a team of three financial professionals, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Undertake special financial projects as assigned by the management and provide financial insights to support business initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc projects for Chief Financial Officer.

• Experience in acquisition accounting desirable.

The ideal candidate will be qualified ACA or ACCA with broad experience across finance.

Exposure to improving and documenting Financial Controls and Financial Planning within a growing business would be desirable.

Excellent package including good pension, lots of Hybrid working and exceptional long term progression.