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Financial Controller

Stockport Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
As Financial Controller you will report directly into the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for heading up the largest business unit within the Group. You will play a crucial role in supporting the integrity of financial reporting for the business unit, as well as mentoring a team and supporting with acquisition integration and systems implementation and stabilisation projects.
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  • Fast paced, Private Equity backed business
  • Opportunity to join one of the fastest growing businesses in the North West!

About Our Client

My client are one of the North West's fatest growing businesses, having received PE investment 2 years ago. They have since tripled their turnover and made a series of acquisitions. They are market leaders in their industry and have experienced exponential growth.

Job Description

  • Manage and develop a Team of 5 (4 direct reports, 1 indirect)
  • Develop relationships with newly acquired companies, providing training and guidance to adhere to group reporting policies and timelines
  • Responsible for integrity of all numbers and reporting by the business unit.
  • Ownership of component submissions to group team, in line with group timetable
  • Ensuring reporting follows group accounting policies and controls.
  • Identifying areas of improvement and embedding approved changes into management accounts processes.
  • Facilitate production and review of subsidiary statutory financial statements, following a standardised template for disclosure requirements.
  • Support the budget and forecasting cycle as required by Group FP&A team.
  • Support Treasury team in weekly Cashflow forecasting process
  • Lead the finance integration of acquired businesses, including acquisition balance sheets, alignment of reporting, consistency of accounting policies.
  • Key player in Microsoft Dynamics finance system implementation, championing new, consistent and efficient ways of working.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a few years post qualified experience
  • Strong technical financial accounting and reporting ability.
  • Proven experience in financial management roles in fast paced environments
  • Highly proficient with a range of IT systems - experience of Microsoft Dynamics would be desirable. Experience with implementing a new ERP system is a plus.
  • Leadership qualities with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and building strong business partnerships.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary with the opportunity to work for one of the North West's fastest growing businesses, at an exciting phase in their journey.

Contact
Nikki Harper (nee Shellard)
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6609444
Phone number
+44 161 829 0468

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Stockport
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikki Harper (nee Shellard)
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0468
Job reference
JN-122024-6609444