Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Type: Initial Fixed Term Six-Month Contract - Potential for long-term employment based on performance

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: Highly Competitive Salary (Dependent on prior experience)

Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office per week

Working with the UK's premier Outdoor Services provider, we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Controller to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Cost Controller will play a crucial role in monitoring and optimising our company's costs and financial performance. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Why Choose Us:

• Empowerment and Career Advancement: Flourish in an environment that recognises and values your expertise, offering ample scope for autonomy to innovate and lead novel processes within an expanding team.
• Emphasis on Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters to us; hence, we provide access to comprehensive well-being services, including hybrid working arrangements aimed at fostering a positive work-life equilibrium.
• Dedication to Sustainability and Innovation: Join an organisation deeply committed to sustainability, where accountability is integral to our core principles of People, Planet, and Performance, providing a unique platform to effect meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and Approval Process: Ensure seamless weekly approval processes for all staff and uniform-related expenses, maintaining strict compliance and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Audit and Procurement: Conduct thorough audits and manage procurement processes, from raising purchase orders to validating their issuance, ensuring meticulous adherence to organizational guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Expenditure Management: Analyse and optimise expenditure across critical spending areas, ensuring alignment with industry benchmarks and operational requirements to maximize cost-efficiency and financial health.
• Operational Support: Collaborate closely with operational teams to implement and support flexible budgeting strategies, fostering operational efficiency and resource optimization while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant: Hold a professional qualification such as ACA (ICAEW), ACCA, FCCA, or CIMA certification, demonstrating comprehensive expertise in accounting principles and practices.
• Immediate Availability Preferred.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with a proven ability to analyse data effectively.
• Excellent Organisational and Communication Skills: Ability to organize tasks efficiently and communicate effectively with finance and operational teams, facilitating collaboration and achieving organisational objectives.
• Proven Experience in B2B/B2C Environment: Demonstrate successful experience in a B2B or B2C environment.

If you identify with this role - apply now! Our recruitment team will be in direct contact with all successful candidates to discuss the subsequent steps.

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