Financial Controller

Hutcheon Mearns are working with a progressive, forward thinking and successful SME to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a newly created role and is the ideal opportunity for an experienced finance professional taking a step up. We are encouraging applications from candidates currently occupying a Finance Manager/Controller level position who feel ready for increased responsibility and career progression. This represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting moment of change and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for ensuring appropriate financial reporting systems and control procedures are implemented across the business
  • Manage people and identify opportunities for improvement and the effectiveness of the accounting system
  • Prepare, review and analyse financial information
  • Prepare, review and analyse statutory accounts
  • Provide month end management accounts with comprehensive review and analysis and provide to MD and board
  • Prepare overhead budgets
  • Assume overall responsibility for monthly P&L forecasting
  • Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures
  • Provide monthly KPI data
  • Maintain appropriate document storage and files
  • Oversee cash management and credit control function
  • Liaising with local auditors and tax advisers
  • Develop and implement financial objectives in line with organisational goals.

Background and Experience

To be successful you will be a Qualified Accountant with experience as a Finance Manager/Controller, looking to take a step up. You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with the senior leadership team. You will have a high level of commercial acumen and enjoy supporting strategic decision making.

Flexibility and Benefits

This role can be done on a hybrid basis. An attractive salary is on offer, dependent on experience, along with a discretionary annual bonus.

Next Steps

If this is of interest, please apply via the link provided.