Senior Financial Controller

Our client are a highly successful SME operating in the engineering industry and due to growth they are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Controller, where you will be responsible for managing the finance function in the business whilst acting as a business partner, reporting into the Chief Financial Officer. This role can be hybrid, with the option to work from home two or three days a week, but you will need to be able to commute easily to their offices in London Victoria.

This is a key hire for our client, and as such there is a key criteria for the role that needs to be fulfilled. This role requires an individual who can demonstrate the gravitas to challenge the current business, to identify what improvements can be implemented and to then be able to push through the changes across the identified processes and procedures.

There is also the requirement within the role to take on ownership of the ongoing development of the financial systems, therefore the experience required for this will be key. Lastly, it is essential that you are a hands on finance leader, who will be able to help nurture and develop the finance team.

• Ensure that systems, policies and processes are adapted in time to meet the needs of this fast growing business
• Monitor the appropriateness, scalability and robustness of procedures, policies and controls
• Define the systems and processes required to support delivery of the business growth plans
• Development of financial accounting, financial reporting and compliance processes in line with changes in legislation, corporate structure and business needs
• Be an experienced hands on leader who enjoys the development and mentoring of staff and is not afraid to get their hands dirty in helping with the day to day accounting

• Be a qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years post qualified experience within a commercial environment
• Be experienced in the design, implementation and development of financial systems, processes and policies
• Be experienced in driving change to meet fast changing-business needs
• In depth knowledge of tax and accounting legislation

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