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Financial Controller - Newark - £50k & benefits
Benjamin Edward are recruiting for a Financial Controller for an established business. Following a rapid period of growth, the organisation is looking for an experienced Financial Controller. As Financial Controller, you will report into the Finance Director and MD and be supported by a small team. By owning key areas within the function, this is a rare opportunity to play a key part in developing the role and adding your own stamp.
Whats on offer to the Financial Controller
- Great culture and team
- Opportunity to make your mark, lots of project and systems and process improvements
- Career developing in a growing business
The role of Financial Controller
- Responsible for the management and financial accounts for the business
- Challenging the existing processes and methods to improve efficiency and enhance controls, helping reduce the time taken to close each month and year end
- Accounts Payable management and Cash Flow forecasting feeding directly into key business decision making
- Involvement with ad hoc project work for use at a Board level in analysing performance
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders and be able to discuss financial information with them, as required
- Play a crucial part in the relationship with third parties, including external auditors, taking responsibility for the planning and execution of annual audit cycles
- Assist in developing, leading, and mentoring a small finance team to increase the departments capabilities and help them build their own Personal Development Plans
The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller
- Experienced Financial Controller
- A desire to develop leadership skills and/or previous experience managing a finance team
- Direct experience of using ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills are essential
