Financial Controller

Thirsk- Hybrid

£60-70k + bonus benefits

We Do Group is supporting a rapidly scaling services business with the hire of a newly created Financial Controller role to support the FD and wider business through their next phase of growth following acquisition by private equity.

This broad role offers the opportunity to scale a best in class finance function alongside rapid revenue growth (20% + YoY). You'll be integral in solidifying the reporting, processes, systems and controls within finance that will support the next phase of growth and expansion for the business.

We are looking for a fully qualified finance professional who is looking to take that next step upwards into a true no.2 role and build towards a Head of Finance or FD role in the future.

This position works closely with a highly commercial FD who truly believes in empowering their direct reports to lead and develop their careers - if you're looking to learn and grow on your own career pathway to a FD or CFO role in the future this opportunity would definitely be a great move.

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 scaling
• 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 but who aspires to grow and deliver more value add across commercial analysis, FP&A, insights and strategy.

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 agile, 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 in Thirsk and will require in office presence 3 days per week with greater presence during the initial settling in period.