Finance Controller
Milton Keynes
60,000 - 70,000 per annum.
We are currently recruiting a fully qualified/experienced accountant who has operated at a senior level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fantastic business with clear progression opportunities.
The successful candidate will take the reigns of a small finance department and be hands-on with the day-to-day accounting. Our client is a logistics business looking to continue their growth and future-proof to ensure sustained success.
What's in it for you?
* Genuine opportunity to progress to Board level
* Lead the future embedding of new business system - the business will look into upgrading their finance system and looking for new ways to systemise their operations and increase efficiencies
* Chance to implement change to evolving finance department
* Privy to board level business information
What you'll be doing:
* Manage the finance department, ensuring the team have clear objectives and guidance to enable success
* Design, review and maintain policies and procedures
* Budgeting & forecasting
* Play a pivotal role in implementing new accounting/finance system
* Active involvement in strategic planning for the business across areas including tax, risk and market analysis
What we need from you:
* Previous experience in all aspects of mainstream accounting functions. You will need to be a fully qualified accountant, ideally with experience in a senior role
* Proven managerial experience - you will inherit an existing team that will need leadership and guidance
* Experience with Finance/Accounting systems is advantageous
* Understanding and experience of working in SME businesses would be desirable
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