Description

Financial Controller

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a VC backed business based in North Bristol, to recruit a commercially minded Financial Controller.

The role

This is a newly created role with responsibility for owning and leading the finance function, whilst working closely with the senior leadership team to help shape financial strategy and drive profitability.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis and board packs.
• Leadership and mentoring of small finance team.
• Delivery of all aspects of financial accounting and management reporting.
• Statutory reporting and tax compliance (VAT, Corporate Tax).
• Business partnering with operations to control costs.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

The candidate

To be considered for this position you will need to be a Qualified Accountant with PQE gained in a fast-moving business, and previous experience as a Finance Manager / Financial Controller. Strong stakeholder management skills and a good understanding of cost accounting and operational finance are essential, and you will need to be available to start a role at short notice.

In return our client offers excellent opportunities for career development, within a fast-growing and highly acquisitive organisation. Hybrid working is on offer, but ideally you will be in the office 4 days a week.