Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a circa £60 Million professional services business in Barnsley as they look to bring in a new Financial Controller into the team. The business has gone through a period of growth and positive change so it is a great time to join the business for this next exciting chapter. The role has scope to develop into an Finance Director role over the next 18-24 months so would suit someone ambitious looking to keep progressing their career to next level.

The company offers a fantastic benefits package which includes:

- - Salary up to £75,000 per annum - Discretionary bonus
- Generous company pension (up to 12% employer contribution)- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays- BUPA private health cover
- Death in service cover (4 X salary)- Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
It is a varied role with duties to include:

- Take full ownership of the month-end close and the production of high quality financial reporting to the Board Providing detailed trend analysis, forward-looking forecasts and company KPI reporting Maintain responsibility for cashflow forecasting, management of bank/invoice financing facility and working capital management Act as a deputy for the COO/CFO where appropriate, supporting engagement with both internal and external stakeholders Ensure effective, robust and proportionate financial and audit controls are embedded Maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements, enabling the business to operate effectively on a day-to-day basis while supporting delivery of its strategic objectives Payroll is through a third party but Pay and benefits governance duties would fall under this role Develop and maintain strong financial management information, budgeting and forecasting processes to support senior managers across the business Ensure accurate record-keeping to meet legal and tax obligations and to provide clear insight into business performance Lead the timely preparation of statutory accounts and manage the relationship with external auditors Lead, manage and develop a finance team of 4, ensuring they are appropriately trained, motivated and supported to deliver continuous improvement in financial and accounting processes Ensure the finance function is adequately resourced and structured to provide a professional, cost-effective and value-adding service that meets both current and future business needs Provide commercial oversight and financial challenge on all opportunities and approval of contract pricing Ensure that strategic initiatives are fully evaluated through business cases from both a financial and operational perspective, with clear understanding of risks, returns and wider business impact The successful candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

- CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified At least 3 years operating at senior manager level

Experience of expossure to board/ SLT Previous experience in leading teams Good business partnering skills Good financial reporting skills FP&A and financial modelling skills

Experience of working in a fast-paced SME If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity - Please send in your CV today!