Financial Controller

Your new company
A medium-sized business based on the outskirts of Bath is looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to partner with the Finance Director.

Your new role
Acting as number 2 within the finance function and reporting to the Finance Director, this role will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function, as well as supporting its transformation to modernise and progress processes. The role will include:

• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls across all entities.
• Deliver timely management accounts with variance analysis.
• Mnagge the external audit, statutory filings and internal audit requirements
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams
• Manage the operational finance team
• Lead improvements to our ERP and reporting tools, and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified accountant that is technically strong who is ambitious and wants to play an active part in the transformation of a finance function. This role suits someone who enjoys solving operational problems, improving processes, and partnering across the business. There is also an opportunity to develop within the finance function.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to step up into their first financial controller role, or an experienced manager that wants to work under a Finance Director, playing a key part in the running of the finance function. The role is hybrid, with the expectation of being on site 4 days.

What you need to do now

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