Financial Controller

On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a no. 1 Financial Controller to head up a UK division of a large group.

Duties of the role will include:

1. Financial Reporting and Month-End Activities:

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing activities.

• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.

2. Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with operations, aftersales, and sales teams to drive commercial performance.

• Provide financial insights and support to help shape strategic and operational decisions.

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.

3. HR Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all HR policies and regulations with the support of an outsourced HR partner.

• Oversee HR activities including contracts, payroll, and employee relations.

• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

4. Leadership and Management:

• Lead and develop the finance team, including a Finance Assistant and a Credit Controller.

• Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the finance team.

• Represent the finance function within the senior leadership team and contribute to overall business strategy.

5. Coordination with Parent Company:

• Maintain a dotted line of responsibility to the parent company finance function.

• Ensure alignment with the parent company's financial policies and reporting requirements.

• Facilitate communication and reporting between the UK operations and the parent company.

Qualifications:

• Fully Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA

• Extensive experience in financial management, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and regulations.

• Proven experience in business partnering and influencing commercial performance.

• Familiarity with HR compliance and payroll management would be highly advantageous

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• High level of integrity and dependability.

• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.