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Your new company
Hays are partnering exclusively with a well-established commercial business based near Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for a subsidiary of a large group. The company has had steady growth over many years, but has recently been acquired through private equity and is looking to increase its growth trajectory. The company consists of 4 key revenue streams and offers vast opportunities for increased market share. If you are looking for a new opportunity in a forward-thinking and collaborative business, then have a look at the details below.
Your new role
You will operate as the number 1 in finance on site and work in close conjunction with the MD and group finance to shape the daily financial operations and support key growth initiatives. Primarily, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function for 4 divisions with a combined turnover of around £35m, as well as helping shape the business strategy moving forwards.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:
Managing a team of 3 transactional finance staff
Reviewing and improving financial processes
Leading the month-end close process
Producing statutory accounts and financial statements
Leading and supporting the yearly audit process
Reviewing centrally drafted monthly management accounts and utilising data to support commercial and strategic decision-making
Supporting the upgrade and integration of a new ERP system
Reviewing financial procedures, controls and processes and improving or streamlining these for continuous improvementThis is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. The role will primarily be based on-site, but for the right candidate could accommodate 1 day a week working remotely.
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Prior experience leading a finance team and strong management skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to act as a business partner to key stakeholders
Experience operating in a group structure, with 'hands-on' experience of an SME environment
Strong technical skills and competency
Change management experience or systems improvement experience would be highly advantageous
Experience using Netsuite would also be advantageous
What you need to do now
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