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Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London WC1V 6LF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Rutherford Briant is seeking a high-achieving Financial Controller for a newly created role in a fast-growing SME based in Holborn.
  • The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership and direction, acting as a key member of the executive team.
  • Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience at the Financial Controller level and a strong background in costing, preferably in manufacturing.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000, depending on experience, with the potential for career progression to Finance Director.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a track record of rapid career advancement and a desire to lead financial functions strategically.

Are you a high achieving Financial Controller looking for a role that will take you through to Finance Director level in an exciting scale-up SME business?

Rutherford Briant are recruiting a  newly created role leading the Finance function in a no.1 capacity for a fast growing, profitable Holborn based business

The role involves:

Financial Leadership:

  • Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to support business growth and sustainability.
  • Act as a key member of the executive team, influencing business decisions with financial insights.

Establishing Financial Processes:

  • Design and implement effective financial processes and internal controls tailored to the unique needs of each business.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Costing and Budgeting:

  • Develop and enhance costing models for manufacturing processes to accurately reflect expenses and drive profitability.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish realistic targets.

Management Information Systems:

  • Overhaul and optimize management information systems to provide timely, accurate reports on financial performance.
  • Generate key financial metrics and indicators that inform strategic decision-making.

Board Pack Development:

  • Create comprehensive board packs that summarize financial performance, forecasts, and key business metrics for presentation to stakeholders.
  • Ensure that all financial reports are clear, concise, and tailored to the needs of the board.

Cash Flow Management:

  • Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure business operations are adequately funded.
  • Develop cash flow forecasts and models to support strategic investment decisions.

The successful candidate will be:

  • ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified with existing experience oat Financial Controller level
  • Demonstrates track record of rapid career progression and the desire to take on a role that could develop into a Finance Director position
  • Strong costings experience, ideally from a manufacturing background and the ability to balance between a hand on role and the strategic leadership to take a function forward.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.