Financial Controller
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What you'll do
- Leading and developing the finance team.
- Managing month-end and year-end reporting processes.
- Preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
- Monitoring cash flow, working capital and treasury activities.
- Overseeing accounts receivable, payable and credit control functions.
- Managing customer credit assessments and risk exposure.
- Driving continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
- Strengthening financial controls, governance and compliance procedures.
- Supporting strategic business decisions through financial analysis and reporting
What they're looking for
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership position
- Strong financial accounting, reporting and compliance expertise
- Experience leading and developing finance teams
- Proven ability to implement and improve financial processes and controls
- Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Experience managing credit risk, debtor performance and working capital
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement
Nice to have
- Experience within an SME or growing business environment would be highly advantageous
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Full description from employer
Your new company
Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating within the automotive, leasing and fleet management sector. With a strong reputation for service excellence and long-standing customer relationships, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. They are now seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function, strengthen financial governance, and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Your new role
- Leading and developing the finance team.
- Managing month-end and year-end reporting processes.
- Preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
- Monitoring cash flow, working capital and treasury activities.
- Overseeing accounts receivable, payable and credit control functions.
- Managing customer credit assessments and risk exposure.
- Driving continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
- Strengthening financial controls, governance and compliance procedures.
- Supporting strategic business decisions through financial analysis and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong financial accounting, reporting and compliance expertise.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Proven ability to implement and improve financial processes and controls.
- Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Experience managing credit risk, debtor performance and working capital.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
- Experience within an SME or growing business environment would be highly advantageous
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary package.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Pension contribution.
- Company car or allowance.
- 26 days annual leave.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Bike to Work scheme.
- On-site parking.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
What you need to do now
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