Financial Controller - Benjamin Edwards : Job Details

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.

What’s 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 department’s 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