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Financial Controller

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Durham, Durham DH1 5UL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client in Durham is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their Senior Leadership Team and drive financial excellence.
  • The role requires a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with proven experience in financial reporting, management accounting, and compliance.
  • Key responsibilities include strategic financial planning, financial reporting and analysis, compliance oversight, and team leadership.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, health cash plan, and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, analytical abilities, and a solid business acumen.
The Opportunity:Our client, a fantastic business based in Durham offering Business Services and considered an expert in their field, are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to step into a strategic leadership role and drive financial excellence.  Playing an integral role in securing ambitious growth plans, you will report directly to the CEO and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Overseeing financial operations and playing a critical role in the business' ongoing sustainability, efficiency and success.   This is a key leadership role, ensuring financial processes are compliant, effective and helping drive the business' long-term sustainability and success.  Main duties/responsibilities:
  • Strategic Financial Planning - support the development of long-term financial plans and assist in formulation of commercial models for product and business development;
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis - ensure accounts, reports, forecasts, budgets, VAT claims and other financial documentation are produced accurately and timely. Presenting financial data in a way that facilitates informed financial and operational decisions; 
  • Compliance & Fiduciary Oversight - ensuring the business' processes and methods adhere to UK GAAP, statutory and contractual requirements; 
  • Payroll & Asset Management - collaborate with HR colleagues to manage and control payroll activities, ensuring accurate service delivery to the team. Maintain an accurate asset register and ensure appropriate treatment within the P&L and Balance Sheet;
  • Audit Management - lead the preparation and completion of the external annual audit along with supporting internal and external audit activities as required; and
  • Team leadership - proven skills to effectively lead and manage the activities and development of the finance team whilst providing strong and supportive line management to cultivate a high performing and motivated team. 
You will be/have:
  • Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent;
  • Strong leadership and management skills;
  • Proven experience in financial reporting, management accounting, payroll oversight and compliance;
  • Analytical with excellent attention to detail; and
  • Strong business acumen.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + pension
  • 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays increasing annually up to a maximum of 28 days after 3 years' service;
  • 6 wellbeing days;
  • Health cash plan;
  • Hybrid Working after successful completion of probation, up to a maximum of 2 days working from home per week;
  • Flexible working; and
  • Salary sacrifice scheme.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.