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Financial Controller

BAXTER WILLIAMS LIMITED
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 9NH, England

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • Our client, a leader in the financial services sector, is seeking a senior finance professional to support the Finance Director in enhancing financial control and reporting functions.
  • The role involves leading a talented team, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while engaging with various stakeholders.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and strong leadership skills.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 per annum along with a competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and a group pension scheme.
  • This opportunity is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for financial management and a desire to improve processes in a dynamic environment.
About Our ClientOur client is a market leader within the financial services sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior finance professional to support the Finance Director in enhancing and strengthening the financial control and reporting functions. You’ll play a crucial role in optimising processes and ensuring efficient operations. The position is highly interactive, involving extensive engagement with stakeholders and the team, so we are primarily looking for someone who can work from our office. About the RoleAs the lead for Financial Control, you’ll lead a talented team, providing coaching and development to help them achieve both personal and business goals. You will act as a key business partner, offering expert advice on current and upcoming financial accounting standards. You’ll also be responsible for reviewing risks and proposing practical solutions, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Main duties and responsibilities:
  • Providing strategic financial guidance to senior management.
  • Acting as the company’s subject matter expert on financial standards and reporting.
  • Preparing and presenting clear, accurate financial reports.
  • Ensuring alignment between financial control and operational performance.
  • Developing strategies and policies to optimise the Financial Controls function.
Essential Experience & Skills:
  • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
  • Strong commercial awareness and enthusiasm for financial management.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate a team.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both financial and non-financial staff at all levels.
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
  • A strategic thinker who is curious and innovative, always looking for ways to improve processes.
  • Adaptable and agile in response to changes in business needs.
 What’s on offer 
  • Up to £75,000 p/a
  • We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
    • A group pension scheme.
    • Income protection and life assurance.
    • Private healthcare options.
    • Access to an onsite gym and other wellbeing initiatives.
    • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
  • We value our employees and aim to create a supportive, rewarding working environment.

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