Financial Controller

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to have been exclusively retained by a Buckinghamshire based £30M T/O SME who are looking to recruit a Financial Controller, on a permanent basis. The Financial Controller is responsible for enhancing the business facing profile of the finance department. The role requires a technically strong, commercially astute individual capable of managing all aspects of FP&A, controlling, and influencing cross functional decision-making. They will also drive efficiency and continuous improvement within in processes and shall also be a key member of the operational leadership team.Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, providing insights to support decision-making.
• Support and challenge budget holders with operational expenditure reviews.
• Develop integrated budgeting model including cashflow forecast and balance sheet.
• Accountable for rolling cashflow forecasting and working capital analysis to the Finance Director and wider leadership team.
• Develop and maintain key financial performance metrics.
• Ability to design, build and refine models to support strategic decision making and operational efficiency.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:

• Accountable for the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts across multiple legal entities, ensuring consistency of accounting policies and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of Management Accounts and ensure all numbers have been reviewed and are supported.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end reconciliations and quarterly tax returns.
• Maintain and control the fixed asset register.
• Lead the audit programme ensuring that Statutory Accounts are completed for all group companies.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement:

• Lead and manage the finance team to ensure processes are enhanced and that KPI's are delivered.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering high performance.
• Ensure a high degree of financial literacy within the wider business.
• Maximise the efficient use of the ERP system.
• Ensure systems, controls and documentation are maintained to an investor-grade standard, supporting audit and due diligence requirements.

The successful Candidate will be a Professionally Qualified individual with genuine breadth to their experience, including financial control, FP&A, transactional finance management and strategic analysis. They will be an excellent leader who can effectively manage and challenge both finance and non-finance stakeholders. The Financial Controller will be equally adept and working in a hand's-on manner, and taking a more strategic approach. This role will require exceptional systems experience, including the ability to create advanced financial models and effectively make use of Power BI. Our Client is offering a Salary of £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits