Financial Controller

With a passion for continuous improvement in design and enhancing the lives of its customers, our client is well and truly established as a market leader. With revenues in excess of £75m and a healthy year on year profit, it is financially robust and keen to continue its profitable growth through product innovation and customer satisfaction.

An active supporter of its local community, they take pride in its corporate social responsibility. An example of its commitment to employees and to bettering its community, they consistently invest in organic growth and retain the HO presence in the same offices the business was established in even though it has grown and become a national business.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver a contribution to the overall success of the company, by effectively managing all financial tasks; overseeing budgeting, management reporting, and accounting. Strategically you will work with the senior management team to formulate pricing, drive operational initiatives and influence growth through better financial information and analysis.

The role requires a hands-on Controller; someone willing to be involved in the day to day accounting needs of the business. You will be technically sound and an experienced operator who can contribute to improving policies and procedures leading to operational enhancements, as the business is forecast for continued growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include:

Financial modeling, management reporting and rigorous commercial analysis Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows

Preparation of Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet

Manage a small but capable team

Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

You will be a qualified accountant, with experience in a manufacturing and/or retail environment being a distinct advantage. The fit with the management team is the key factor when your competencies are proven to the expected standards. To fit well, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for your role and responsibilities. This isn't just a job, it will be a part of your life and motivate you. The management team is a tight-knit group who will welcome you to the team and value your contribution. You will hopefully relish the responsibility and autonomy and your team will benefit from your leadership and inspiration to make finance a key enabler of business success.