Eaton Syalon Ltd
Financial Controller
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Interim Financial Controller
Burton upon Trent
Site Based
£350 - £450 pd
3 - 4 Months
Cracking interim opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful, privately owned and fast-growing SME based in Burton upon Trent.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on role taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function and leading an established team of five.
The business operates across multiple entities and has grown significantly through continued investment, creating a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting close to the numbers, improving processes and working within a fast-paced owner-managed environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
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- Producing monthly management accounts across five group companies
- Delivering insightful variance analysis and commentary
- Managing group cashflow forecasting, liquidity and working capital
- Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and financial reporting processes
- Overseeing VAT, HMRC submissions and statutory compliance
- Managing and supporting a finance team of five
- Overseeing transactional finance and ensuring an efficient month-end close
- Identifying opportunities to improve controls, processes and reporting through automation
- Business partnering with operational and departmental leaders across the group
- Supporting the Finance Director with wider commercial and improvement initiatives
We’re looking for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA-qualified accountant, or a strong QBE, with previous Financial Controller / senior finance leadership experience within an SME or owner-managed environment.
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You’ll need to be a hands-on operator who is comfortable taking ownership of the finance function, managing multiple priorities and ensuring the day-to-day numbers are accurate while also driving improvements.
This would particularly suit someone who enjoys owning month end, investigating variances, managing the balance sheet, developing a team and being the Finance Director’s trusted number two.
Interested? Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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