Financial Controller

Trial Balance; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Financial Controller - Exeter - Full time

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been engaged by a new fast growing client, a highly successful manufacturer based near Exeter. The company have engaged us to source their next Financial Controller, an interesting and broad role which will essentially see the successful candidate assuming a finance-number-one position within a fast growing and financially secure business. The role is offered as a full time, permanent contract with an element of hybrid working for the right person.

The incoming Financial Controller will inherit an established function with an experienced team. Reporting to and working closely alongside the other members of the senior leadership team and the MD, the role would be particularly well suited to either an experienced FC or perhaps a Finance Manager seeking to step up. Key responsibilities include:

1. Assuming overall management for all aspects of the company’s operational financial controls whilst adding strategic input at board level
2. Preparation and presentation of quality management accounts with accompanying commentary
3. Developing budget and forecasting packs
4. Preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK standards
5. Working closely with a range of external stakeholders including Chartered Accountants, Auditors and external investors
6. Maintenance of the fixed Asset register
7. VAT and tax reporting, and filing
8. Monitoring and authorising supplier payment runs
9. Overseeing internal payroll procedures

We’re looking for an ambitious FC that possesses A1 technical experience as well as sound commercial judgement. You’ll be taking a lead role in ensuring the efficient financial controls of a very busy function and we’re looking for a candidate that feels as comfortable with management reporting as they do statutory accounting, leading audits, budgeting, forecasting and benchmarking. As a professionally qualified individual (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) you’ll need a solid background in the preparation of financial and management reports, up to date knowledge of accounting standards and budgetary controls.

You’ll be a natural leader with past experience in managing your own team, developing their skills and mentoring their progress. Your skills in identifying potential improvements and leading finance projects will be demonstrable and your experience of using technology in previous roles will be obvious. Most importantly, you’ll possess the ability to recognise the values and cultures of a growing business and hit the ground running within a friendly and likeminded team environment.

For a confidential, informal chat, or to move straight to application, please contact Elle Benjamin in confidence, quoting reference SR10457.