I am working exclusively with a fast growing, award winning, international events business. They are an owner led business with a clear vision and plan. Currently in a huge growth period - taking them from the structure of a start-up into a medium sized business T/O 4 million in 2025. You will already be working in an SME start up or similar to be suitable for this role.

They have invested into their SLT team over the last 18 months and are now looking for the final piece of their puzzle - a dynamic and commercially minded Financial Controller. They are a bold ambitious energetic company with growth over the next 3 years into the US and Dubai. They embrace change and innovation both with their products but also within their business core - so encourage all department heads to embrace AI and Automation.

The Role

I am looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to come and join this exciting business - to take the finance team and transform it from operationally reactive to being a data driven essential resource to the SLT and business owners ensuring the right decision is made at the right time. You mustn’t be scared of rolling your sleeves up when needed ! You’ll have the opportunity to really shape the department - so you must love and have experience of leading transformation.

Oversee all financial operations of the company.

Drive the clients newly automated finance function/systems and add in new IT where needed.

Develop and implement financial strategies and systems.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Prepare comprehensive financial reports for stakeholders.

Manage the Accounting & Finance department, leading the team towards achieving company goals.

Conduct financial analysis to identify areas of improvement.

Coordinate with other departments to ensure financial efficiency.

Ensure integrity of all financial information.

The person

1-2 years Post Qualification ACCA/CIMA

Must have experience of working in an SME start up or similar

Must be able to drive Automated Finance systems so experience of this is essential

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus 15%

Systems Xero, Dext, Fathom

Pension Government Pension

Flexible working 1 day Canterbury Office 4 days from Home

Does this sound like you? Interviews Ideally taking place ASAP