[ref. j58896018] Financial Controller (12 Month FTC) - Cardiff
About Our Client
My client is a fast growth business that is part of a much larger group. The business has expanded rapidly over the past 5 years and will continue to grow through both acquisition and by on-boarding new customers.
Job Description
Are you a finance leader ready to take on an impactful role in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment?
My is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to provide maternity cover for 12 months initially. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping the financial operations of a forward-thinking, professional services business. Step into this pivotal position and help drive growth while working alongside a supportive team with access to expertise across the UK and Ireland.
What You'll Do:
- Manage cash, revenue, and cost control across the hub, ensuring financial health and sustainability.
- Oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis, providing key insights to the Managing Director and Group Finance Director.
- Build and manage the finance team, centralising financial activities to ensure efficiency across regional offices.
- Take charge of budget setting and support the group's overall budgeting process, ensuring this business meets growth criteria.
- Provide detailed commentary on forecasting, investigate variances, and drive financial accuracy.
- Ensure all audit-related tasks, tax filings, and transfer pricing activities are completed on time.
- Work closely with the Group Finance team to review consolidated data and provide strategic input.
- You will be a professionally qualified Accountant with ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller/Head of Finance in a either a SME or a Group Business
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and UK tax regulations.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent people management skills.
What's on Offer
An initial 12m FTC
Salary c£60,000 - £70,000
Hybrid working - 4 days office based in Cardiff (free parking on site)Company Pension Scheme
25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
Business closure over Christmas
Life Assurance x4 annual salary
Enhanced family leave policies
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
Corporate Discounts Platform