Hutcheon Mearns is working with an SME to source an Interim Financial Controller for a period of 4-6 months. This is a business going through an exciting phase of development, and the role will oversee and guide the finance function through this period.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the leadership team the successful candidate will ensure effective management and coordination of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of a small team
- Business Partner with the Leadership Team
- Oversee the day-to-day finance function
- Prepare and review Financial Reporting, both internally and externally, including monthly financial accounts and monthly financial analysis
- Provide financial information for Group Consolidation in line with reporting timetable
- Ownership of the annual budget process
- Carry out forecasting, including budgets, periodic reforecasts and weekly flashes
- Oversee Treasury and Cash Flow Management
- Ensure Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance
- Ensuring compliance with accounting policies
- Implement and maintain internal control environment
- Driving business and financial process improvement
- Shareholder reporting
Background and Experience
- Qualified Accountant
- Hands on industry experience in a finance leadership role
- Experience of managing teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong analytical ability
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong systems skills
To submit your CV for review, or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Jane Grant on 07849 087 947 / jane.grant@hutcheonmearns.co.uk.
Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position.