Financial Controller

Overview

Resourcery Group are currently supporting an entreprenerual Logistics Group to recruit a commercially-minded Head of Finance and no.1 in Finance.  Based near Warrington, the UK business is c.£30m turnover (combined Group c.£50m) spanning 5 subsidiary companies.  The role reports to the main shareholders and works closely with key internal stakeholders in, what is, a flat hierarchy.  As such, the Head of Finance will influence strategic decision making on a daily basis, a member of the SLT and key voice in the business.

Given the size of the business, the role retains a hands-on element and requires the successful applicant to be as adept operationally as they are strategically.  Being able to lead by example, roll your sleeves up and produce the accounts yourself is essential.  This is a classic SME Head of Finance role – part-Finance Manager, part-Financial Controller, part-Finance Director.  You will be responsible for the workload planning, management and output of a Finance team of circa 15 heads.  You will oversee all financial operations, provide clear financial insight, ensure compliance, and support the strategic direction of the company.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for all area of Finance Function
• Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports, and KPI packs
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Managing cashflow, banking relationships, invoice financing
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
• Full responsibility for finance teams (+15 staff across 5 locations). Including recruitment, training, process and control development and professional growth.
• Manage year end reporting and pre audit preparation, as well as being responsible for full audit for all companies, including preparation with Group’s accountants
• Responsible for ensuring business is fully compliant with all financial regulations
• Improve finance systems, processes, and controls
• Partner with the operational senior management team, to aid the understanding of finance, creating a cost saving environment and strategic decision making
• Support investment decisions and capital planning, working closely with MD on future investment projects, acquisitions and company disposals.
• Oversight of HR and Payroll teams

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience of working as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance in a sub-£100m t/o business, managing a large transactional team and reporting to an MD.
• Commercially focused with strong analytical skills
• Proven team leadership and development capabilities
• Confident in financial systems and Excel; ERP experience a plus
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills