Financial Controller

Axon Moore is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well established, market leading business in the recruitment of a new Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial and commercially minded finance professional who takes a proactive, hands-on approach and has a strong eye for detail. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both strategic insight and operational leadership. With a clear and genuine progression plan to Finance Director within 18-24 months, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation and play a key role in shaping its continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team of three.
• Take full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processes and high-quality financial reporting.
• Produce the monthly MI pack and present key financial insights at the monthly MI meeting.
• Partner with the Business Units to develop accurate forecasts for presentation to the Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, standardising the collection of information and coordinating with Business Units and the Sales Team to prepare budgets for Board approval.
• Provide commercial insight, analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
• Maintain strong oversight of cash flow, including weekly cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Oversee credit control, purchasing and VAT returns.
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll, taking responsibility for all associated compliance requirements relating to payroll and benefits.
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure the smooth completion of the annual audit, statutory accounts and corporate tax returns.
• Lead the annual renewal of the company's insurance policies.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationships with external stakeholders, including Banks ect

About You

The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post qualified experience and a proven track record in a senior finance position. You will be a confident and commercially focused finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership of the full finance function within a growing organisation. Experience of implementing and improving financial processes, controls and systems would be highly advantageous. Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering or project management would be particularly desirable.

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