Financial Controller

North York - Hybrid

£60-70k + bonus & benefits

We Do Group is supporting a rapidly scaling technology business with the hire of a newly created Financial Controller role to support the FD and drive their growth agenda under newly installed private equity ownership.

This broad role will sit within a rocket ship business experiencing revenue growth in excess of 15% YoY and near 20% EBITDA margins. You'll be a key player in delivering the reporting, processes, systems and controls within finance that will support the continued growth and expansion for the business.

We are looking for a fully qualified finance professional who is looking for a true no.2 role where they can work closely with a tenured Finance Director.

Wish List

• Formally qualified accountant (2+ years PQE) - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Prior experience implementing processes, procedures or systems in a finance function
• Ideally exposure to fast paced reporting in a corporate or PE backed environment.
• A drive to develop the finance function and excited to be part of a scaling organisation
• Agile and adaptable with experience in fast changing businesses.
• Systems savvy and strong Excel skills - Netsuite exposure a bonus

The Role

The successful Financial Controller will lead the following:

• Production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs for internal stakeholders and group finance in collaboration with the FD.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Finance team. Supporting and guiding the Finance Manager and the Finance Assistants.
• Review and authorisation of bi-monthly supplier BACS payment runs, along with international and other monthly supplier payments
• Cashflow analysis and forecasting to manage and maximise cash treasury deposits
• VAT review, reconciliation and quarterly returns
• Payroll review and exception reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness from the third-party payroll provider
• Accounting system maintenance and management, including journal postings and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency
• Preparation, investigation and resolution of monthly balance sheet reconciliations ahead of review
• Supporting the AP and AR functions at month-end during periods of increased volume, working alongside the team to meet deadlines and maintain high standards.
• Playing an integral role in the accounting system changeover, including project involvement, oversight and data cleansing of existing AP/AR data sets and GL set-up
• Statutory reporting, including support with year-end audit processes
• Opportunities to develop cross-functional working relationships and contribute to broader commercial activity

Your Profile

We are looking for an energetic, fully qualified, finance professional who has a technically sound accounting, reporting and compliance background. We need someone who enjoys being hands on and thrives when operating in a broad role with exposure to a varied stakeholder base.

The business culture is fast paced, collaborative and supportive - you'll need to have the ability to challenge internal and stakeholders when appropriate while pro-actively seeking to make improvements wherever possible.

This could be an excellent step for someone operating as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Reporting Manager (or similar) but equally would be an interesting step for someone already in a Financial Controller type role who is looking for greater breadth or just the ability to really make an impact in an organisation.

Salary & Benefits

£60-70k + bonus and benefits.

This role is based in modern offices to the North of York and will require in office presence 3 days per week with greater presence during the initial settling in period.