SF Recruitment are pleased to be partnered with an exciting, growing, fast-paced SME group operating within the Retail/FMCG arena in North Derby who are seeking to appoint a permanent, experienced Financial Controller/Head of Finance to take ownership of the day to day running of an established finance team, whilst working closely with key operational leaders as well as the wider leadership and sales teams as a key finance point of contact.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance system and corresponding data across head office and outlet sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative organisation with a strong reputation in the local region to demonstrate your excellent leadership skills, particularly around driving collaboration and efficiency within the team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the timely and accurate day to day delivery of financial accounting, ensuring the accuracy of ledgers and banking
Drive efficiency of the finance team, providing clear weekly direction to the team to ensure optimal operational performance
Review and complete team balance sheet reconciliations by agreed timelines
Update fixed asset registers quarterly
Act as Company Secretary, ensuring accurate Companies House filings
Serve as the main point of contact for auditors, managing sample requests and preparing draft financial accounts for audit
Delivering ongoing development of team members by identifying trainin...