Financial Controller

Are you a passionate finance professional ready to take the reins of a dynamic finance department? We are recruiting for one of our favourite longstanding clients, a business that has grown 200x in the past 20 years to now a market leader in their industry. They are on the lookout for a Financial Controller to drive financial excellence and strategic growth. Are you an experienced Financial Controller from the Insurance industry looking for a role in Essex? This is the perfect opportunity for you

Location

Essex (full time office based)

Salary

Up to £85,000, potentially flexible for the right candidate!

Benefits

staff parties, pay day lunches, opportunities for professional development and growth, a vibrant work environment with a collaborative team spirit, and the chance to make a real impact in a thriving organisation

The Role

As the Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance department for our main trading entity. You will collaborate with the Accounts Manager and work closely with the Finance Director and key stakeholders to shape financial strategy and enhance management accounting practices.

• Producing accurate and timely Management Accounts for the main trading company and its subsidiaries every month.
• Creating Consolidated Group Financial Accounts and Reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Liaising with external auditors for Standalone and Group Audit annually.
• Engaging in Financial Forecasting and Budgeting to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintaining Financial Reporting and Forecasting, assessing impacts and risks to forecast changes.
• Ensuring compliance with FCA regulations through regular interaction with the Compliance Manager.
• Reconciling inter-company transfers, loans, and other transactions efficiently.
• Leading the growth and development of the finance team in alignment with business needs.
• Collaborating with the Finance Director to enhance financial processes, operations, and strategy.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who is:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, at advanced stages of qualification, or equivalent
• Experienced in the Insurance Industry (highly desirable) with an audit background (highly desirable!). Candidates with a Financial Services industry background will also be considered
• Proficient in Financial Modelling or possess a strong understanding of it.
• Familiar with Multi-entity / Group Reporting.
• Experienced in auditing or working closely with external auditors.
• Management trained, with a proven track record in team leadership.
• Skilled in working alongside FD/CFO-level personnel.
• Advanced in MS Excel, with a keen eye for detail.
• Eager to progress and build upon existing skills and qualities.

If you are ready to elevate your career and lead a finance team to new heights, we encourage you to apply! Join us in shaping the financial future of our organisation.

We look forward to welcoming a Financial Controller who is as passionate about finance as we are.

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