Financial Controller

Hays Senior Finance are exclusively partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding SME based in Leeds. Their mission is to revolutionise the online experience by offering unique and high-quality service to customers. As they continue their rapid growth journey, they are seeking to appoint a talented Financial Controller to help drive their financial strategy forward.

Role Overview: As the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of the business. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and providing strategic insights that will guide the company's decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, ambitious, and forward-thinking organisation and is suited to a forward-thinking, equally ambitious financial controller, looking to be part of the onward growth of an already successful operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements and reports for stakeholders, including the executive team and investors.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business initiatives and optimise financial performance.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform financial strategy.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Experience Required:

• Professionally qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably within a complex, high-growth business
• First-class communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Experience and training within a Top 4 or Top 10 accounting firm.
• Ability to lead, mentor and manage a small, but growing finance team
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, with good working knowledge of Excel.
• Proven experience in complex, fast-growing, and entrepreneurial environments, such as start-up, private equity, owner-managed, or investor-led operations.
• Experience in e-commerce, data specialist, fintech, digital platforms, and similar would be a distinct advantage.
• The right to work in the UK, without expiry, such as citizenship, ILW, or pre/settlement status.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £80,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including company bonus.
• Hybrid working with 2-3 office days per week.
• City Centre offices.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A vibrant and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

If you are an ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative senior finance professional with top qualifications and a passion for finance, and you desire to make a significant impact on a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV by clicking apply now.

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