Financial Controller

Financial Controller

West Sussex

Generous Package

Acuity Associates has been retained by a Sussex based SME client to identify candidates for the role of Financial Controller. The successful candidate will sit on the Leadership Team.

Our client is looking to increase revenues by 100% in the next three years.

Our client already makes £2m EBITDA annually and is stable with a strong balance sheet.

We are looking for an energetic and adaptable qualified accountant with a track record of adding value to organisations. You will proactively seek out, recommend to the Board and implement initiatives that improve the finances and controls of the business.

As Financial Controller, you will be comfortable working with all levels of the organisation including the Board.

Our client is family owned and has been successful for many years by exhibiting a strong culture centred on honesty and collaboration.

Must have:

• Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Advanced Excel skills
• Good knowledge of UK accounting legislation, such as UK FRS, VAT, payroll, corporation tax
• Have practical experience of using KPIs

It will be a big plus if you:

• Have experience of working in a similar role, in an SME and / or stock / product environment
• Experience and evidence of successfully operating and running the financial operations for a commercial business
• Worked in a business that has grown significantly

Remuneration

• Remuneration package including generous basic salary and company performance bonus of up to £90k for the right candidate
• 20 days’ holiday (plus 8 days bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance tbc
• Birthday extra day’s holiday
• Free lunches
• Quarterly team building offsite
• Pension scheme

Interested candidates for this Financial Controller role should forward their CV, with covering letter if wished, outlining particularly their experience in the described skill-set areas.

Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted by our team.