Financial Controller - Wakfefield - Hybrid

Axon Moore; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing group of companies in Wakefield is looking for a Financial Controller who will oversee the financial operations and reporting. This role requires an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified individual with significant experience managing a finance team and strong business acumen. The position offers a salary of £36,000 to £40,000 per annum, hybrid working options, and a variety of benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Performance Related Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Start/Finish Times

25 Days Leave + Christmas Closure

Birthday Off

Opportunity to Buy & Sell Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum in senior finance roles.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze complex data.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of the organization ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop financial strategies in alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Financial Analysis

People Management

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

Financial Controller - Wakfefield - Hybrid

Are you currently keeping a look out for a new Financial Controller role?

Are you a solid people manager who enjoys coaching and developing a team?

Are you technically strong as well and commercially focused with a passion for building relationships and driving a business forward?

I am delighted to now be recruiting a Financial Controller position for a highly acquisitive growing group of companies based in Wakefield!

Reporting to (and deputising for when needed) the Finance Director, you will be number 2 in finance overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and partnering with the executive management team and functional areas to identify and execute on strategic initiatives.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the day to day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting along with business partnering with the senior management team and assisting with planning strategy.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) technically strong FM/FC with experience of managing a finance team and a high level of financial acumen with the ability to analyse complex financial data to support decision making.

Reporting to the Finance Director the key duties will include:

• Develop and manage the overall financial strategy for the organisation in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis to support key business decisions and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the group
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities
• Manage financial accounting, monitor and report on financial performance, and advise executive management on financial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with department heads to develop accurate budgets and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide oversight and direction to ensure that all financial operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including tax and treasury issues.
• Effectively manage cost and working capital to optimise cash generation.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and auditors.
• Provide leadership and manage a finance team to deliver high-quality financial services across the business to ensure continuous improvement, development and team effectiveness.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with financial due diligence and M&A activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a 5 years experience (minimum) within senior finance roles - Essential
• Have strong business acumen and ability to balance operational and financial goals - Essential
• Be able to communicate and build relationships across all levels and area of an organisation - Essential
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy - Essential

What's on offer?

• Eligibility to enter into company pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life insurance
• Performance related discretionary bonus
• Flexible start/finish times
• 25 days leave entitlement, plus 3 days for Christmas closure, plus statutory bank holidays with days increasing every year after 2 years!
• Your birthday off!
• Opportunity to buy & sell holidays

£36000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid home working + Parking + Pension

£36000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid home working + Parking + Pension