Head of Financial Control

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to have been retained by a growing AIM Listed organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of Financial Control to cover a 14 month period of Maternity Leave. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this key position will be responsible for overseeing financial management, internal reporting, planning and financial analysis. Key Responsibilities will include:Financial Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts and finance packs for the Board in relation to financial performance and KPIs
• Oversee the month-end, half-year and year-end close processes, ensuring robust reconciliation procedures, accurate journal postings and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Produce comprehensive management accounts and financial performance reports (KPIs) providing clear commentary on key variances, trends and underlying drivers of performance.
• Ensure the integrity and completeness of the general ledger and maintain effective financial reporting structures to support business decision making
• Continuously review and enhance financial reporting processes to improve efficiency, transparency and accuracy.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the organisation's annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with the legal and marketing team to develop realistic and strategically aligned financial plans.
• Prepare quarterly financial reforecasts, updating projections to reflect operational developments and market conditions.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations to the board.
• Support long-term strategic planning by developing financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments.
• Provide financial insight and guidance to support commercial initiatives, investment decisions, and operational planning.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the reliability of financial information.
• Helping ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including tax obligations, statutory accounts preparation, and banking convenance requirements.
• Working with the Head of Finance to coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries and implementation of recommendations.

Business Partnering and Strategic Support

• Maintain spreadsheet model of all live cases that is critical to the business
• Develop and track key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance and inform strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management, providing clear financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex financial information into accessible analysis and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders
• Support commercial initiatives by assessing financial viability, profitability and potential risks.
• Contribute to broader organisational strategy by providing financial analysis, scenario modelling, and forward-looking insights

The successful Candidate will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified individual with substantial PQE in financial management roles. They will possess proven ability of leading the finance function, including oversight of financial reporting, controls and accounting operations, as well as demonstrable experience of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling to support strategic decision making. This role will be a 14 Month FTC and the can be done on a 4 day week basis, with only 1 day office based (London) and the remainder working remotely. Our Client is offering a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits