Financial Controller - Howett Thorpe : Job Details

A leading organisation is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to oversee their business-to-business finance function. This role will be offered as a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months, providing a unique opportunity to work with a well-recognized brand that places great value on its people.

Financial Controller - Benefits

• Annual performance and profit-related bonus
• Private pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Wellbeing package
• Flexible Benefits Portal
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Financial Controller - About the Role

In this position, you will play a crucial role in financial control, reporting, and management of an established finance team, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to commence this role at the beginning of March 2025.

Key responsibilities include managing a finance team that encompasses both transactional functions and financial accounting. The team currently consists of 15 members. You will be responsible for reporting under IFRS and UKGAAP, ensuring accurate and timely period closings, comprehensive analysis, and performance monitoring.

Additional responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts and serving as the primary contact for the annual audit, managing operational finance which includes balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring accurate reporting to VAT, tax, and other regulatory bodies. You will also oversee rolling cash forecasting and monitoring and manage overdue debt through effective actions delegated to the Accounts Receivable and credit team.

The Successful Financial Controller Will Have:

• - Formal qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent
• - Extensive experience in financial accounting and control
• - Proven team leadership and development skills with formal managerial responsibility
• - Experience in business process reengineering
• - Proficiency in ERP software

Howett Thorpe is acting as a recruitment agency for this role and complies with all relevant UK legislation, ensuring no discrimination based on protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful.

**Refer a Friend:**If this position does not interest you, but you know someone who may be a suitable candidate, please recommend them to us. You will receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role, or a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms and conditions apply)