Financial Controller 12 Month FTC

The role will be initially for 12 months covering maternity cover

Client Details

My client is a fast growth business that is part of a much larger group. The business has expanded rapidly over the past 5 years and will continue to grow through both acquisition and by on-boarding new customers.

Description

Are you a finance leader ready to take on an impactful role in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment?

My is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to provide maternity cover for 12 months initially. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping the financial operations of a forward-thinking, professional services business. Step into this pivotal position and help drive growth while working alongside a supportive team with access to expertise across the UK and Ireland.

What You'll Do:

• Manage cash, revenue, and cost control across the hub, ensuring financial health and sustainability.
• Oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis, providing key insights to the Managing Director and Group Finance Director.
• Build and manage the finance team, centralising financial activities to ensure efficiency across regional offices.
• Take charge of budget setting and support the group's overall budgeting process, ensuring this business meets growth criteria.
• Provide detailed commentary on forecasting, investigate variances, and drive financial accuracy.
• Ensure all audit-related tasks, tax filings, and transfer pricing activities are completed on time.
• Work closely with the Group Finance team to review consolidated data and provide strategic input.

Profile

• You will be a professionally qualified Accountant with ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller/Head of Finance in a either a SME or a Group Business
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and UK tax regulations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent people management skills.

Job Offer

An initial 12m FTC

Salary c£60,000 - £70,000Hybrid working - 4 days office based in Cardiff (free parking on site)Company Pension Scheme25 days of annual leave + bank holidaysAdditional annual leave days from certain levels of seniorityAbility to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annumBusiness closure over ChristmasLife Assurance x4 annual salaryEnhanced family leave policiesEnhanced Company Sick PayEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidentialCorporate Discounts Platform