This individual has shown experience of excelling in financial operations, strategic planning, and cost optimisation, demonstrating a keen ability to drive profitability and improve processes. This individual has demonstrated strong leadership skills which have enabled them to manage and develop finance teams effectively, while ensuring compliance and delivering accurate and insightful management accounts. Their proactive communication style, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement at Board level, makes them well suited for a Financial Controller position, capable of delivering commercially focused financial guidance aligned to business goals.  Experience across Private Equity. Owner/ Managed businesses and multi-national environments.

This individual is looking for an organisation that he can thrive within, looking for onward professional development as the organisation grows, making this person a perfect number 2 option.

Exposure includes:

  • Ownership of monthly management accounts and Board reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes across multi-entity environments
  • Strong business partnering with CFO, COO and non-financial stakeholders
  • Treasury management including cash flow forecasting and covenant compliance
  • Leading statutory audits and managing HMRC submissions (VAT, CIT)
  • Post-acquisition integration and group consolidation activities
  • Experienced at reviewing and managing the ledger management and approval process
  • Team leadership (management of up to 7 staff across finance functions)
  • Development of KPI dashboards and financial/non-financial reporting packs
  • Cost savings on the previous balance sheet in excess of £28K

 

Software knowledge: SAP, MS Dynamics, Anaplan, TM1, HFM, Access Financials, Advanced Excel, Power BI

 

Qualifications:

  • CIMA Qualified (2011)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner (2018)
  • MEng Manufacturing Engineering & Management (2:1) – University of Nottingham

Location: Dorking

Notice period: Available immediately

Candidate ref: 74900

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Julie Mott – 01252 718777
Julie.Mott@howett-thorpe.co.uk