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Financial Controller Job in Bedford
Job Description
We are looking for an ambitious, creative and adaptable finance specialist with excellent people skills to join our team. Possessing proven business acumen and commercialism, this is a genuine opportunity for you to make your mark on an established but rapidly growing business.
BASIC SALARY: £50,000 – £60,000
BENEFITS:
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Healthcare
· Pension
LOCATION: Kettering
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Leicester, Huntingdon, Bedford
JOB DESCRIPTION: Group Financial Controller: Construction, Heavy Plant, Machinery
This is a unique opportunity to become a driving force in a group offering the comforts of a family run organisation as well as the excitement of a fast paced growing but established SME. This role will have the genuine opportunity and autonomy to help shape the progression of a business undergoing a rapid but realistic growth plan.
The main duties will include:
· Motivating, leading, and mentoring financial team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback & support
· Assisting the Group FD in preparation and submission of all company financial information including Statutory Accounts, VAT & Tax reports
· Supporting the monthly group consolidation process with particular focus on balancing intercompany accounts
· Cash flow management including forecasting
· Stock accounting and valuations including stock taking process
· Preparing and leading statutory audits
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Group Financial Controller: Construction, Heavy Plant, Machinery
As the Group Financial Controller, you will have a wealth of experience in a commercially focused finance function within a fast-paced SME environment with a turnover of somewhere between £5-£20million. We would be delighted to receive applications from Financial Controllers/ Manager/ Business Partners or qualified Management Accountants with aspirations to secure a move to a progressive business.
In addition, you will have:
· A finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) would be preferred although we are happy to receive applications from candidates who are qualified by experience (QBE)
· Strong management experience twinned with excellent communication skills and the willingness to have commercial input at ground and board level
· The ability to take an overall commercial view of our business and have an input into change and progression from a financial perspective
· A wealth of strategic planning experience
THE COMPANY:
We are a business underpinned by our people and our values. Currently run by the 4th generation of the family we aim to be a role model and understand that we have ownership and accountability in reducing our environmental impact. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a modern term, but it perfectly encapsulates the ideals and principles on which our business was founded, and which remain the key to our business today.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Director, Finance, General Manager, Head of Finance & Operations, General Manager, and Commercial Director.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
REF: SM17020, Wallace Hind Selection
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Bedford
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Elstow
County: Bedfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £50000 – £60000/annum 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays + He
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays + He
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