Financial Controller

Financial Controller

£70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits

Warwickshire

High-Growth, Privately Owned Group

SF Partners is working exclusively with a rapidly growing, privately owned group to recruit a newly created Financial Controller position.

The business is entering an exciting period of significant growth and development, supported by a strong pipeline and ambitious plans for the coming years.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take day-to-day ownership of the finance function while playing a key role in developing the financial infrastructure, systems and reporting required to support the next stage of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving and developing a finance function, with the autonomy to shape a newly created role and make a visible impact across the wider business.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

Day-to-day responsibility for the finance function

Production of monthly consolidated management accounts

Ownership and execution of the annual budgeting process

Development and maintenance of rolling forecasts

Management of the financial audit and tax processes

Development of system-generated reporting, dashboards and KPIs

Ownership of the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast

Ensuring compliance with lender reporting requirements

Management and development of a team of three Management Accountants

Working closely with divisional leaders to improve their understanding and ownership of financial performance

Partnering with the Finance Director to improve systems, processes, controls and the wider finance infrastructure

The Person

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable operating in a growing and commercially focused environment.

You will ideally have:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Strong management and financial reporting experience

Demonstrable experience of improving finance processes, systems and reporting

Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

The confidence and credibility to business partner senior operational and divisional leaders

Previous experience managing and developing a finance team <...