Financial Controller - The Niche Partnership : Job Details

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for continuous improvement and strategic leadership? We are seeking a progressive Financial Controller to join a thriving professional services firm experiencing significant growth. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the finance function while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.In this newly created position, you’ll lead the financial operations of a growing business, oversee reporting and compliance, and partner with department leads to provide strategic insights. This is a hands-on role, where your contributions will directly impact the company’s growth trajectory.Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the financial operations of the business
• Ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Business partnering with department heads, providing strategic insight and support
• Redeveloping the financial reporting suite
• Using automation and developing best-in-class processes
• Liaising with other areas of the business on commercial matters
• Managing the audit process
• Leading the annual budgeting process, working closely with various departments
• Managing cash flow and implementing strategies to optimise working capital

What you will need:

• To be a qualified accountant ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Finance Director / Head of Finance / Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant
• Team management experience
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to question and improve existing processes
• Advanced Excel skills
• Power BI / dashboard building experience is strongly desirable
• Professional services sector experience is highly desirable

What you will get:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working – 2 days from home per week once settled
• Product and service discounts, including gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Social events
• Onsite parking
• Flexibility in hours
• To work in a well-respected and collaborative organisation

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.