Financial Controller

Our client is a family owned group operating five franchise businesses, employing almost 200 staff across two sectors within the service industry. The group has grown to a scale of circa £6m + t/o and they are now looking to appoint a Financial Controller to strengthen the finance team and take responsibility for the day to day financial control and operational finance activities across the five businesses. This will enable the existing Finance Director to devote more time to strategic management, growth opportunities, performance improvement and the wider general development of the group. The Financial Controller will have primary responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and control of the group''s finance operations across all five franchise businesses. The role will need to recognise and manage the different financial characteristics of the two sectors. The Financial Controller will therefore be expected to understand not only accounting requirements but also the operational and commercial drivers behind the numbers. The main responsibilities will be: Ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and on a timely basis. Maintaining robust financial controls and improving processes across all businesses. Managing month end and producing monthly management accounts accurately and on time. Managing cash flow, debtors, creditors, payroll-related procedures and other core financial activities. Supervising and developing the finance ..... full job details .....