Financial Controller

Job Description Blackburn | Hybrid | £70K-£85K DOE | Full Time Permanent

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ALF Recruit are working with an established and growing PE-backed professional services business to recruit a Financial Controller for a key senior position within its internal finance function.
Operating across multiple locations and with ambitious plans for continued growth, the business is looking for an experienced finance professional who can take ownership of its financial reporting and controls while also acting as a commercial partner to the CEO, Board and wider leadership team.
This is a broad Financial Controller position combining financial leadership, commercial finance, business partnering and strategic input. You'll lead the finance team, take ownership of management and Board reporting and play an important role in improving processes, systems and financial visibility across the business.
There will also be exposure to M&A activity, including due diligence and integration, making this particularly suited to someone who wants to be involved in the wider growth and development of a PE-backed organisation.
Benefits:
£70,000 – £85,000 depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Pension with salary sacrifice option
Healthcare and wellbeing support
Electric car scheme with free onsite charging
A range of additional benefits including Cycle to Work, mortgage advice and employee/client referral rewards
Regular company social events
Ongoing professional development and progression
The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a PE-backed business, with exposure to the CEO, Board and M&A activity
The Role:
Working closely with the CEO, Board and senior leadership team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of finance alongside providing the commercial insight required to support decision-making and future growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as a strategic finance business partner to the CEO
Leading, managing and developing the internal Finance team
Owning the monthly management accounts process and associated management information
Preparing, reviewing and presenting monthly Board reporting
Developing the existing Board pack to improve the quality and relevance of financial information
Leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Producing and maintaining regular flash reporting
Owning WIP, utilisation and fee analysis
Driving improvements across WIP and debt management
Monitoring financial performance against agreed KPIs
Developing and measuring financial and operational KPIs across the business
Providing commercial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Identifying financial and business risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies
Supporting and leading improvements across finance systems, controls and processes
Working with senior stakeholders across multiple business locations
Supporting M&A activity, including financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Managing loan note reporting and associated financial requirements
Profile:
You'll be an experienced, qualified finance professional who is comfortable combining strong technical finance knowledge with a commercial and business-partnering approach.
Ideally, you'll have:
ACA or ACCA qualification
Previous experience operating at Financial Controller, Head of Finance or a similar senior finance level
Strong management accounts, budgeting and forecasting experience
Experience preparing and presenting financial information at Board or senior leadership level
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial information to support business decisions
Experience leading and developing a finance team
Strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills
Experience using Xero or another cloud-based accounting system
Confidence working directly with CEOs, Directors, Partners or other senior stakeholders
The ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes across systems, processes and controls
Strong communication skills with the ability to make financial information clear and relevant to non-finance stakeholders
Previous exposure to M&A, due diligence, business integration or a PE-backed environment would be advantageous but isn't essential.
Opportunity:
This is a senior role within a well-established business entering an exciting period of continued development and growth.
You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of the finance function while remaining close to the commercial operation of the business. Rather than simply reporting historic numbers, you'll use financial information to challenge, advise and support the leadership team. xwzovoh
If you are an experienced Financial Controller and this role sounds like its for you, get in touch with ALF for a private confidential chat or send your CV today.
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