Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Financial Services
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
05/02/2025
05/03/2025
Financial Controller
Location : Southwell
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Benjamin Edwards 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/Finance Manager/Management Accountant to join them. 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 & 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 Management Accountant/Finance Manager/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
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, then please do not hesitate to apply.