Financial Controller

Financial Controller / Senior management Accountant | Huddersfield | £50,000 - £60,000

The Opportunity

Exceptional opportunity - number 2 to the FD in a business that has experienced almost 100% revenue growth this year(!) and expected to transition from £20m to £50m+ in the next 2-3 years. Massive scope to progress and develop swiftly in an internationally operating business that is delivering eye-watering revenue growth and will continue to invest in exciting European and UK expansion!!Super varied, hands-on role that will position someone for their first Head of Finance / FD role in the next 3 - 5 years (which can happen internally - you will become subsidiary FD or the FD will step to Group CFO and you will step up in his slipstream).

The remit will widen as your understanding of the business develops and you will enjoy being responsible for; Full management accounts preparation and month end close, balance sheet integrity, flash reporting, variance analysis & commentary, supporting budgeting and forecasting, business partnering, group reporting, enhancing financial controls, supporting cashflow forecasting & cash management, commercial analysis and MI production, business partnering etc…. Loads to get stuck into under the wing of an approachable FD!!!!You’ll also be involved in exciting projects downstream which will include M&A activity, an ERP implementation / integration and both UK and European expansion programmes - highly rewarding and valuable experience for anyone looking to make the ultimate step to FD level!!Relaxed, professional and collaborative working environment.£50,000 - £60,000 level (depending on experience). Ideally someone qualified or finalist -- West Yorkshire.[Easily commutable Huddersfield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Holmfirth regions] It’s an incredible step for someone currently operating at Management Accountant level or an individual seeking their first step to industry from practice.

It’s a 'best of both worlds’ business - an autonomous growth SME where you can add bags of value, make a difference and be recognised for your efforts but also part of a large international group that can offer security, fast track career development opportunity, potential international exposure and interesting project involvement (which will result from their ongoing investment in growth and excellence).

You will report to the FD and be responsible for leading a small team (Assistant Accountant and Accounts Apprentice) from the outset.

Required:

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA completed ideally. (You will either have a degree in accounting and finance or have completed AAT prior to CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Excellent core accounting and analytical skills.
• Confidence using Excel to slice and dice data and produce insightful summaries / commentary / MI for the non-finance leaders / directors.
• Drive and ambition.
• Collaborative communication skills.
• Appetite to progress to Head of Finance / FD level down the line.

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