Financial Controller (Highly Autonomous)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller for an autonomous role leading the finance department. This opportunity includes developing financial strategies and managing a team. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in finance leadership within an SME. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within the organization.

Benefits

34 Days Holiday

Pension

Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance function.
• Background in SME or scale-up environments.
• Strong knowledge of financial strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance activities.
• Manage ERP implementation and system improvements.
• Guide and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Team Leadership

ERP Implementation

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller (Highly Autonomous)

£75,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Progression + Autonomy + Technical + 34 Days Holiday + Pension. Office based role, commutable from Chippenham, Swindon, Bath, Yate, Bristol and surrounding areas.

Are you a Qualified Accountant with experience of leading a finance function, looking for a highly autonomous role where you will be the technical expert of the department, have the opportunity to progress your career into directorship and be recognised for your technical excellence?

This is a great opportunity to join an industry leading company and be given the opportunity to support their next phase of scaling and strategic growth from the finance function, while having the autonomy to lead and develop their financial strategy.

This company are specialist manufacturers / distributors of high quality safety wear, having evolved into industry leaders known for their innovative designs and commitment to safety. In order to drive their next growth phase, they are looking to bolster their finance department with a skilled financial controller.

On offer is a Financial Controller role where you will be responsible for leading a small accounts team, lead the development of financial strategy and manage the day to day transactional finance.

This role would suit a Qualified Accountant that is looking for an exciting opportunity to drive the finance department in line with the company growth strategy, while having autonomy and recognition for your technical excellence.

The Role

• Financial reporting, Forecasting & Compliance
• ERP Implementation & Systems Improvement
• Team Leadership & Development

The Person

• Fully qualified accountant
• Experience of leading a finance function
• Experience within an SME / Scale up environment

Keywords: Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Head of Finance, Director of Accounting

How to apply

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.