Financial Controller

Reference: 4809310

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Location:

Exeter Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Manufacturing & Production / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Dan Thomson Hays office:
Exeter — Office G20, Brook House,, Winslade Park Ave, Manor Drive,Phone:
Email: dan.thomson2

Your new company

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation with ambitious plans for continued expansion. They are now seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller to join their senior finance team in a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and support business growth.

Your new role Reporting into senior leadership, you will take full ownership of the finance function, leading on financial governance, reporting excellence and strategic insight. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with key stakeholders to drive performance, improve decision-making and support long-term business objectives. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial controls, optimising processes and ensuring the finance function operates as a true business partner across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls

Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team to deliver high performance

Delivering accurate, timely and insightful management accounts and financial reporting

Taking ownership of statutory compliance, including VAT and regulatory requirements

Providing strategic financial insight and partnering with senior stakeholders

Driving cash flow management, financial planning and forecasting activities

Leading the budgeting and long-term planning process

Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and control

What you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant

Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level within a dynamic or growing business

Strong leadership capability, with a track record of developing finance teams

Excellent technical expertise across reporting, controls, compliance and process improvement

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

Advanced systems and Excel capability What you'll get in returnA senior leadership role with real influence over business direction

The opportunity to drive change and add strategic value

Long-term career progression within a growing organisation

Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4809310 - Dan Thomson