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Otto James Consulting
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Crewe, Cheshire
Divisional Financial Controller
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £50,000 per annum |
Overview
Cheshire / Financial Controller / Big Brand £50,000 to £58,000 Commercial Engagement and Value Add through effective leadership Otto James Consulting are working on an exclusive basis with a Cheshire base high-growth business within the technology sector who have a requirement for a Divisional Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity with an innovative, fast paced company offering long-term career development within one of their flagship divisions, as they look to push on with their acquisition targets. Reporting to the Group Finance Director you will assume responsibility for the full spectrum of finance operations, including budgeting and forecasting, preparation of management accounts, day to day transaction processing, payroll, cash flow management and auditing. As Divisional Financial Controller, you will manage a diverse list of tasks as well as leading the Finance team. This role involves liaising with the senior leadership team and departmental leads across the business, supporting them in managing their budgets and financial planning. Responsibilities include: Continually develop and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the Finance team with the most appropriate team structure and effective spans of control to deliver on finance performance targets and projects. Establishing and reviewing working practices, procedures and documentation across the finance department, including but not limited to timely collection of cash from customers and the payment of suppliers. Responsible for ensuring the finance system is updated and reflects accounting best practice. Promoting finance best practice both within your team and your key stakeholders across the business. Attending monthly financial performance review meetings with Group senior management to present and explain actual finance performance compared to budget. Producing monthly financial performance information for each EMEA entity and department, including actual results compared to budget with commentary for variances Engaging with stakeholders/departmental leads in monthly financial meetings to take them through financial performance to help them understand variances against budget. Management of Finance projects as identified in line with business requirements. To apply for this role you will need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a proven track record of working in challenging environments, leading teams and driving best practise. This is a role which we are looking for to secure the services of a talented rising star. Someone who is looking to develop into the role and is keen to carry on with their upwardly ascending career. Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA Excellent FP&A skillset Effective communication stills and examples of cross discipline engagement Previous Management of people , is not a key requirement, and my client is happy to see newly qualified applicants with desire drive and determination, with the skills and maturity for development.