JHE & Partners are excited to be working exclusively with a fantastic business based near Harrogate as they look to recruit an Interim Financial Controller. This is a brilliant opportunity to work with a truly unique business who have developed an incredible culture at an exciting time in their journey. Supporting the FD, the successful candidate will play a key role in the organisation, responsible for the management of the finance team (4 employees), whilst maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
This is a company with real energy, purpose and enthusiasm, so it is essential we find someone who will thrive in this environment.
Key duties will include:
- Lead the finance team, supporting a Management Accountant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Credit Controller
- Over-see and manage the month-end close, adhering to company deadlines
- Manage treasury and cash-flow planning
- Review monthly payroll, pensions and associated requirements
- Ensure statutory reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Partner with wider business to provide financial and capital support
- Many other duties as required when leading a finance function in a "hands on" role
Experience and skill set required:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Proven track record in similar positions
- Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills with business partnering experience
- Strong organisational, problem solving and analytical skills
- A genuine enthusiasm and positivity for work, process improvement and working as part of a successful team
This is a brilliant company to work for and I am confident the successful candidate will thoroughly enjoy this opportunity. Offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, fantastic benefits and an interesting, busy and challenging role, this really is a great opportunity for the right person and I would urge anyone who is potentially interested to apply at their earliest opportunity.
NB: Start date for this role is flexible and they will wait for the right person.