Job Description
Financial Controller / Senior management Accountant | Huddersfield | £50,000 - £60,000
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The Opportunity
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Exceptional opportunity - number 2 to the FD in a business that has experienced almost 100% revenue growth this year(!) and expected to transition from £20m to £50m+ in the next 2-3 years.
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\nMassive scope to progress and develop swiftly in an internationally operating business that is delivering eye-watering revenue growth and will continue to invest in exciting European and UK expansion!!
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\nSuper varied, hands-on role that will position someone for their first Head of Finance / FD role in the next 3 - 5 years (which can happen internally - you will become subsidiary FD or the FD will step to Group CFO and you will step up in his slipstream).
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The remit will widen as your understanding of the business develops and you will enjoy being responsible for;
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\nFull management accounts preparation and month end close, balance sheet integrity, flash reporting, variance analysis & commentary, supporting budgeting and forecasting, business partnering, group reporting, enhancing financial controls, supporting cashflow forecasting & cash management, commercial analysis and MI production, business partnering etc….
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\nLoads to get stuck into under the wing of an approachable FD!!!!
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\nYou’ll also be involved in exciting projects downstream which will include M&A activity, an ERP implementation / integration and both UK and European expansion programmes – highly rewarding and valuable experience for anyone looking to make the ultimate step to FD level!!
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\nRelaxed, professional and collaborative working environment.
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\n£50,000 - £60,000 level (depending on experience). Ideally someone qualified or finalist -- West Yorkshire.
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\n[Easily commutable Huddersfield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Holmfirth regions]
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\nIt’s an incredible step for someone currently operating at Management Accountant level or an individual seeking their first step to industry from practice.
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It’s a ‘best of both worlds’ business – an autonomous growth SME where you can add bags of value, make a difference and be recognised for your efforts but also part of a large international group that can offer security, fast track career development opportunity, potential international exposure and interesting project involvement (which will result from their ongoing investment in growth and excellence).
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You will report to the FD and be responsible for leading a small team (Assistant Accountant and Accounts Apprentice) from the outset.
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Required:
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* CIMA / ACCA / ACA completed ideally. (You will either have a degree in accounting and finance or have completed AAT prior to CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
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* Excellent core accounting and analytical skills.
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* Confidence using Excel to slice and dice data and produce insightful summaries / commentary / MI for the non-finance leaders / directors.
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* Drive and ambition.
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* Collaborative communication skills.
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* Appetite to progress to Head of Finance / FD level down the line.
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Apply now
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If you would like to be considered for the Financial Controller role in Huddersfield, please click 'apply now' or contact our team direct.