Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Plymouth – £50,000 – £55,000 + Company Car – Full time – Permanent

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a senior role with real commercial impact and genuine influence at the top of a well-established business, this is a compelling opportunity. I'm working, once again, with a highly regarded and successful group business based in Plymouth that is looking for a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the Group Managing Director in a newly created position.

This is a broad and commercially focused role with direct board level visibility, encompassing:

- Producing high level financial reports, KPIs and variance analysis for all departments, communicating financial performance clearly to senior managers and directors.

- Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and managing short term cash requirements on a day to day basis.

- Overseeing credit control and accounts receivable, managing aged debt reporting and implementing effective collection procedures.

- Leading the budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts in a fast paced and commercially driven environment.

- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, supporting the external audit process and maintaining robust governance across the finance function.

- Taking full responsibility for the accounts department, leading, mentoring and developing the finance team and driving a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be fully or part qualified, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a proven track record in a Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or equivalent senior finance role. Multi-site or group experience is essential, as is hands on cash flow forecasting, team management and the ability to translate complex financial information for a non-finance audience. Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems are required, and a background in the automotive or retail sector would be a distinct advantage though is not essential.

This is a newly created position offering genuine strategic influence, a direct reporting line to the Group Managing Director and a company car as part of the package, either via P11D or finance contribution. If you're a commercially minded finance professional looking for a senior role with real scope and visibility in Plymouth, I'd encourage you to apply.

This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders and the reference is DS11320.

For more information, please click apply and I will be in contact.

This role may also be of interest to those with experience or job titles including: Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Group Accountant, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or Qualified Accountant seeking a senior finance role in Plymouth.