We have been asked to support a SME sized business in Nottingham on an exclusive basis to hire a permanent Financial Controller. Salary on offer will be paid in the range of 60,000 to 70,000 and hybrid working will be available.You will support the CFO in driving the cost-efficient growth of the entity, ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts department, and bringing consistency to the group reporting processes. This individual will oversee month-end processes, management accounting, manage staff responsible for financial reporting, and work towards reducing the time taken for month-end closing. The role involves leading the budgeting, re-forecasting, and year-end processes, as well as assisting with group restructuring initiatives.A key aspect of the role will be introducing financial reporting into cost centres, collaborating with stakeholders to establish departmental budgets, and monitoring their effectiveness. The Financial Controller will perform scenario-based stress testing on individual entities and provide valuable data to support sales forecasting, which will involve spending time with the sales team every month. Additionally, they will identify cost-saving opportunities across the group.The position also requires preparation and control over various tax returns, including VAT and Corporation Tax, and liaising with stakeholders to gather information for RandD reports. The Financial Controller will maintain strong relationships with auditors and tax ..... full job details .....