Financial Controller . COM UK Financial Controller (career climbers wanted)United Kingdom,Shropshire

UK Financial Controller (career climbers wanted)

Based in Shropshire, the UK Financial Controller will be a key member of the UK Management Team, reporting to the European Controller. UK business turnover is currently approaching £20m, which they aim to grow. There are 2 UK businesses you will manage with 10 sites. You will report to the European Controller and manage 7 finance staff including a brilliant Assistant Finance Manager who can supervise the team and deal with day to day accounting issues. The business is ambitious and sales driven, right from the top, but they recognise the need to exert tight financial controls and are investing in stronger Financial Management.  Historically, controls and procedures have been sub-standard. You will need to enhance these and change behaviour to match. The business also made a significant UK acquisition last year so they are currently running 2 operational and accounting systems. These need harmonising and the functionality platform enhanced further so you will work with IT and others the develop this.  Management accounting and information need improving. The role will involve you heavily in the business, so you will get the opportunity to further enhance your commercial, operational, strategic, Management Team experience. Career progression exists into the European Controller role.  They are comfortable with someone using them as a stepping stone for 3 years. You must be qualified and capable of driving the business forward.  There is occasional UK and European travel.

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Skills

Qualifications

ACAACCACIMAACMACPA

Region

West Midlands

County

Shropshire

Location

United Kingdom,Shropshire

Job Type

Permanent

Salary Details

£45000 - £52000 per annum + Bonus+Pension+Family Health+25 Holidays

Reference

1155664

Posted Date

21-07-2010

Start Date

ASAP

Agency Name

Hays Accountancy & Finance