Financial Controller

Your new companyWorking exclusively with Hays, a growing SME is looking to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent basis to be based from their office in Bristol. Your new roleReporting into the CEO, we are looking for a capable, financially and commercially driven Controller that come take ownership of the finance function and help support the Senior Leadership team, shaping decision-making. This is a key role for the business, and you will be required to:

• Own day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and strong controls
• Deliver month-end and year-end accounts and take a lead with external auditors.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, fixed assets and bank reconciliations
• Manage and oversee monthly payroll, annual budgeting and assist with year-end accounts.
• Take the lead on projects such as ERP migrations and working across internal teams and external consultants.
• Ensure costs are maintained, analysed and challenged.
• Act as a commercial partner to the senior leadership team, providing insight that will support in decision-making and provide financial insight into pricing and strategy.

What you'll need to succeedWe are ideally looking for a qualified accountant but could consider a candidate that is QBE. We are ideally looking for candidates that have experience in manufacturing or FMCG and who are technically strong with experience in a financial leadership position. SAP experience would be beneficial along with strong Excel / IT skills. What you'll get in returnThis is a good opportunity to join a well-established business, taking ownership of the finance function. You will get the opportunity to form part of the Senior Leadership team with the ability to contribute to strategic decision-making. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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