Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Exeter - £60,000 - £70,000 + bonuses 

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively retained by a long-standing client, a highly successful and rapidly growing business based on the outskirts of Exeter, to recruit a Financial Controller on a full time and permanent basis. 

This is a key appointment for the business and an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join the senior leadership team and play a central role in the next phase of the company's growth. Working closely with the Directors, the successful candidate will lead the finance function, strengthen financial controls and reporting and provide the commercial insight required to support continued expansion.

The business has ambitious plans for the future and is investing heavily in its infrastructure, systems and people. They are seeking an experienced finance leader who can combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, whilst helping to shape and develop the finance function as the company continues to grow.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading and developing the finance function

- Production of monthly management accounts and board reporting

- Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management

- Financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

- Oversight of audit, statutory reporting and compliance requirements

- Company secretarial duties and governance responsibilities

- Development of financial controls, systems and processes

- Supporting business growth initiatives and strategic projects

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, with experience operating at Financial Controller level and ideally within a fast-paced commercial environment. Strong technical accounting skills, commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across the business will be essential.

This is an office-based role located on the outskirts of Exeter, offering free parking, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business at an exciting stage of its development. Our client is looking to appoint within the next three months and is keen to engage with high-calibre candidates who are seeking a long-term opportunity with genuine influence and scope to make a significant impact.

For further details and to apply, please contact Steve Roach at Trial Balance Consulting and quote ref SR11064.

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