Financial Controller - 12 month FTC

K3 Capital Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven individual to join a dynamic financial team as a Divisional Financial Controller. This role involves overseeing financial operations and leading a team to ensure robust financial controls while contributing to the company's ambitious growth plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accountancy background and a positive, can-do attitude. You'll play a key role in enhancing processes, managing financial reporting, and partnering with senior management to drive improvements. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding position in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post qualification experience in accounting.
• Industry experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations of subsidiaries.
• Lead preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

KPI Reporting

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Accountancy Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

Financial Controller

K3 Capital Group is a leading PE backed Advisory and Professional Services group consisting of 20 businesses operating across the UK and in several international regions. An exciting new opportunity has become available for a 12 month maternity cover within the Group Finance Department, this position would suit a driven, ambitious and enthusiastic individual.

Joining as a Divisional Financial Controller you will report to the Group Finance Director and you will oversee and be involved in all financial matters, including:

• Financial & management accounting
• Board pack production
• MI and KPI Reporting
• System, control and process improvements,
• One off project work including potential ERP move.

As a PE backed organization K3 Capital Group is highly acquisitive and has ambitious growth plans over the next few years. We need a strong individual capable of managing a growing team, handling reporting requirements and developing and improving systems and processes.

The Role:

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations of certain subsidiaries of the group
• Ensuring the businesses maintain a strong financial control environment
• Leading and developing the finance team
• Oversight of the preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, BS, CF vs budget + key KPIs)
• Oversight of monthly BS controls and reconciliations
• Lead preparation of monthly board packs
• Working with the FP&A team to understand variances to budget and flag where there are overspend
• Business partnering with MDs and work with them to improve reporting (additional dimensions etc)
• Leading preparation of 13 week cashflow forecasting on a weekly basis
• Leading preparation of weekly and monthly report to the PE house
• Leading year end audit and statutory accounts production
• Constant review of financial processes and system to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency
• Oversea the preparation of the Quarterly VAT returns & assist with other tax processes (in depth tax knowledge is not a requirement)
• Line management responsibilities
• Provide ad hoc support to the CFO and Group FD

The Person:

• Accountancy Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) - Minimum 4 years post qualification experience
• Industry experience is essential
• Positive, can-do attitude with an enthusiastic and energetic approach to work
• Experience of improving processes to make them more efficient and better controlled
• Confident management skills and ability to manage a small team
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and suggest improvements
• PE Experience would be advantageous