Financial Controller

Are you an experienced Financial Controller from the technical or professional services sector who is now looking for a new challenge? Or are you ambitious & now looking to kick on your career into a Financial Controller level role which may not be available to you in your current company?

Our client, a highly successful & fast growing specialist provider of engineering & technical services to the multinational manufacturing sector, have now engaged with us in Cpl to assist them in recruiting an experienced Financial Controller who will lead their finance team & help drive the next stage of company growth. This new permanent role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious & driven accountant to further develop their career so if you're interested, do apply!

The Job: 

Reporting to the site based Director of Operations, you will be a key part of the senior leadership team & be responsible for leading the finance function as well as providing strategic financial direction & governance across all aspects of business operations.

More specifically you will take ownership of the monthly & annual close processes, develop & maintain robust financial controls, deliver detailed financial analysis & performance reports, oversee risk/compliance & audit processes, coordinate & implement annual budgets, provide financial guidance to commercial & technical leaders, lead business transformation projects, mentor & support your team in their own duties & liaise with the global CFO on all relevant projects for your region.

Your Skills/Experience that we need:

• 3rd level degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Fully qualified accountant - Big 3 training preferred but not essential.
• 6-7+ years experience in a Finance Controller, Finance Manager or similar level role ideally.
• Experience gained supporting international entities would be a major advantage.
• Experience in growth planning & expansion strategy would be an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of ability in all Microsoft applications.
• Proven ERP system experience would be an advantage.