Financial Controller

Financial Controller Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. Loughborough, Hybrid working C£65,000 p.a. depending on experience

• Are you ready to take ownership of a finance function and make a genuine impact on a growing business?
• Are you commercially minded, tech-savvy and looking for a role where your ideas will shape what comes next?
• Do you want to build your career towards a future Head of Finance / Finance Director position? The Company: Chesterton House Financial Planning is an ambitious, growing financial planning business with 42 employees and c.£4.5m turnover, entering an exciting new chapter following significant strategic change and investment. With a clear focus on financial planning, ambitious growth plans and a new investor, the business is bringing its finance function in-house and looking for someone who can help shape it for the future. This is a business that invests in its people, embraces technology and genuinely values contribution. Role & Responsibilities of the Financial Controller
• Take ownership of the in-house finance function and work closely with the existing Finance Assistant.
• Lead accurate and timely management accounts, management information and financial reporting.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting and cashflow projection processes.
• Prepare insightful financial reporting for the Board, shareholders and Nordic investor.
• Provide commercial analysis, challenge and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and Leadership Team on growth strategy, acquisitions and strategic projects.
• Support the development and administration of the company's EMI/share option scheme.
• Oversee payroll and key financial processes.
• Improve financial systems, controls, processes and reporting, making greater use of technology, data and automation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, integration and the quality of financial information.
• Support and develop the finance function as the business continues to grow. xwwtmva
• Ensure appropriate statutory, compliance and external reporting requirements are met. About You as the Financial Controller: We're looking for a qualified accountant who wants more than a traditional Financial Controller role. You will be commercially minded, hands-on and confident working with senior stakeholders, with the ability to turn financial information into clear ins...