Hutcheon Mearns are working with a private equity backed, high growth, international business to source a Financial Controller on an interim basis, for a period of 3 to 6 months. As a business that has become accustomed to rapid growth and significant organisational change, the company’s success has been centred on their abilities to be dynamic, resilient and ambitious. This is certainly the case for the core functions, including Finance, where the company are now entering a period of transformation led by the newly appointed CFO.
The Opportunity
- All aspects of the management accounting team and the preparation of monthly, annual accounts and cash / treasury management for all companies and subsidiaries
- Preparation of monthly financial accounts including P&L review and analysis and the preparation of group consolidated financial accounts
- Ensuring that the level of aged debt and cash management is a key focus for the department, including income maximisation – (to ensure that all costs are correctly captured and billed)
- Maintain the integrity of all balance sheets through regular bank and GL account reconciliations
- Co-ordinate annual audit planning, execution and preparation of year end statutory accounts
- Developing and implementing improvements to reporting, accounting procedures, processes and controls for financial accounting and cash management
- Team development – to establish the correct structure and roles required to operate an efficient finance department
Background and Experience
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) ideally with experience in practice and industry
- Previous experience of working in a high growth or PE-backed business would be advantageous, but not essential
- Strong technical accounting skills and confident with systems
- Track record of improving financial close processes and driving best practice in reporting
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work cross functionally with operations and commercial teams
To be considered you must be available to start at short notice.