Morgan McKinley
Financial Controller
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Financial Controller: Northampton: £100,000 - £120,000: Hybrid
Morgan McKinley is proud to be working in partnership with a growing organisation to recruit a Financial Controller.
About the Role
As the Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director leading a team responsible for the financial accounting, finance transformation, and cash-flow planning. This will include monthly shareholder reporting, statutory accounts, controls, and audit.
In this newly created role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the culture of the finance function, spearhead process improvements, data quality, and develop new investor reports, delivering monthly insights into business performance.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the statutory accounts production and improve the year-end audit process.
- Lead the utilisation of finance systems.
- Spearhead the finance strategy.
- Implement new process and controls including greater insight for the board.
- Oversee the management reporting, support business planning and forecasting.
- Design and deliver financial controls.
- Leading on the design and implementation of a new finance training and development programme.
Profile
- It is essential the candidate is a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA).
- Qualified in Practice.
- Strong communication skills - able to push back and able to support shareholders.
- Blend of technical and commercial acumen.
- Excellent track record of driving change, adding value, and enhancing controls.
- Able to work within tight deadlines.
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The Company
Based in Northampton, this rapidly expanding global business is investing heavily in its future and continually driving innovation across its brand portfolio. Consequently, they offer exceptional career progression and a genuine opportunity to influence and shape the strategic direction of the entire organisation.
Salary & Benefits
The role of Financial Controller has a range of £100,000 - £120,000 plus benefits.
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