Job description
Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working in an exclusive partnership with a rapidly growing SME that is looking to further expand into the US and Europe.Our client specialises in a unique piece of technology, has an exceptional board in place, and is now offering the opportunity for a Financial Controller to join their management team.
This is an exciting opportunity which will lead into a Finance Director opportunity as the business expands.
It is important to note that at this time, it will only be yourself and an accounts assistant in the finance function. You will therefore play a pivotal role in being the financial guidance of the company, partnering with all departments, and gradually building up the finance and admin team as the workload increases with company growth.
This position can also offer great flexibility on work hours. Whether you are seeking a full time role with flexibility on hours, or potentially a part time role, then this would be a fantastic role to apply for.
As the Financial Controller your role will include the following dutie:
-Managing the day-to-day finance function of the business, including managing 1 finance team member
-Develop the finance and admin functions as the business expands
-Implement robust financial controls and processes across the finance function
-Provide accurate monthly sales reports and analysis
-Provide the rest of the management team and board with financial information to support strategic growth plans
-Cash flow management
-Manage monthly payroll
-Develop budgets and financial forecasts to ensure adherence to financial targets
-Provide annual statutory accounts to Companies House
-Manage the HR function
-Look after any contract negotiations and review any new and existing legal contracts
-Support with a potential CRM implementation in the near future
To be considered for this role you will need to have the following experience:-
-Be a qualified accountant
-Excellent management accounting and reporting experience
-Strong analytical skills
-Experience previously working in a larger business or perhaps an SME that has demonstrated substantial growth
-Experience working in a fast paced environment is essential
-Effective business partnering skills
-Experience working with an international business is not absolutely essential but would be highly desirable
For further information please contact Lucy Regan or Emma Dugdale.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
