Autus3
Financial Controller
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❓ Who Are We❓
Autus3 are partnering with an innovative UK-based design and creative business that has built an outstanding reputation for challenging traditional approaches within its sector. Through creativity, commercial thinking and a customer-focused business model, the company has achieved consistent growth and continues to expand its presence across the market.
As the business enters its next stage of development, they are investing in key leadership appointments to strengthen the organisation and support their ambitious growth plans. An opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to become a vital member of the senior team.
🫵 About You 🫵
We're seeking an experienced finance professional who enjoys working with entrepreneurial people and can deliver successful outcomes in a hybrid working environment.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred).
- Have previous experience within an SME, owner-managed or high-growth business.
- Turn information into practical business recommendations.
- Enjoy improving processes and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency.
- Confident working alongside all stakeholders while managing day-to-day financial operations.
- Be proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the success of a growing organisation.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact, shape the finance function, and develop alongside an ambitious business.
🚀🌍 Your Mission 🌍🚀
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and commercially focused financial support across the business.
This is a broad, hands-on position where you'll combine strategic thinking with day-to-day operational finance responsibilities. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide valuable financial insight that helps drive informed business decisions and supports continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day finance function and finance team to ensure smooth financial operations.
- Leading the monthly management accounts process, including month-end close and reporting.
- Overseeing all core accounting activities, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Producing accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
- Monitoring and managing cash flow to support operational requirements and future planning.
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business performance.
- Maintaining effective financial controls and continually reviewing processes for improvement.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.
- Delivering meaningful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
- Acting as the key contact for external auditors, accountants, and regulatory bodies.
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What they would like to offer you in return!
- Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Discretionary Bonus
- 25 days of annual leave Plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working model
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare
- Employer pension scheme
- Great hardware and access to the best tools to be successful in your role
Diversity Matters
At Autus3, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic representation of the candidate talent that we represent, reflecting the entire workforce. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Autus3 are committed to upholding the Equality Act 2010.
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