Group Financial Controller

Posted 09 December 2022
Salary £80000 - £90000 per annum
LocationLancashire
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceJB/6561/GFC2
Contact NameJessica Coleman

Job description

Axon Moore is partnering with a highly recognisable, PE backed B2B company based in Lancashire with a search for a new Group Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that has been going through progressive growth and are looking to bring in a strong number 2 in finance. This very broad role will be working very closely to a high calibre CFO and other senior stakeholders across the business.

The prime focus will be focusing on driving the numbers, managing a strong finance function and driving process improvements across the board.

The role will include:
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions of the organisation
• Direct and supervise the monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise and manage financial department staff, including qualified and transactional
• Monitor and improve financial controls, systems and reports
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Establish reporting to lenders incl. Covenant planning, calculations and Compliance Certificate
• Lead external relationships including audit, bank and support the private equity house
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
• Review all financial plans, forecasts and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
• Full ownership of P&L, stat accounts, balance sheet and ad hoc commercial/technical projects
• Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

You will be a Fully Qualified Accountant from either a ACA, CIMA or ACCA background and ideally have worked within a fast-moving environment. You will need to have a solid level of accounting background, strong controls experience and use to a hands-on environment.

This will be a significant opportunity to get into an exciting role with lots of change, challenges and be a part of an exciting journey especially within private equity.

Salary is £80k - £90k + bonus + benefits

For further details or for immediate consideration then please contact Jessica Coleman at Axon Moore.