Financial Controller

Join a dynamic and growing organisation within the SME business sector as Financial Controller based in Hook. With a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and team development, this award-winning company boasts a collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans. This key leadership role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven finance professional to influence strategic decision-making while managing a busy finance team. Competitive salary with attractive benefits package.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Leading the management and oversight of financial reporting, ensuring all month-end processes and management accounts are prepared accurately and within deadlines, providing clear insights to support business growth
• Driving improvements in financial controls and processes across multiple divisions, ensuring compliance and efficiency through systems, systems, and procedures
• Managing the month-end cycle, including reconciliations, journal entries, and statutory returns, while providing valuable analysis to aid business decisions
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team of approximately 10 staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing audits smoothly and effectively

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in a comparable SME environment
• Proven track record of overseeing multiple financial entities, demonstrating strong controls, management reporting, and process improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of inspiring and developing finance teams
• Strong technical knowledge of financial compliance standards, including FRS102, VAT, PAYE/NI, and CIS
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Competitive salary range (£75,000 - £95,000, depending on experience) tailored to experience, with generous holiday entitlement
• Supporting work environment committed to professional development and career progression
• Bonus scheme and other benefits available to recognise your contribution
• Opportunity to lead critical financial operations and be part of a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious plans

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