A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join my clients team as a Financial Controller on a permanent basis to lead their Finance team.

My client are a leading property services group and are looking for a qualified candidate (ACCA,CIMA or ICAEW) with extensive experience in working for a complex organisation. This is a hands-on role where you will lead a team, oversee transactional finance and manage financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:

- Financial Reporting & Monitoring: Oversee management and financial accounts, ensure timely reporting, and optimise cash flow.- Budgeting & Forecasting: Monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensure accurate forecasting, and perform sensitivity analyses.- Product Cost Modelling: Review cost models for remortgage sales and purchases.- Control Environment: Ensure strong financial controls, recommend improvements, and oversee finance system integration. - Maintain working knowledge of CLC accounting rules. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring performance and covering key roles when needed.- Audit & Compliance: Liaise with auditors, ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and manage insurance policies.- Tax Management: Liaise with Group Tax Department regarding Corporation Tax & VAT.

Skills & Experience Required:

- Qualifications - ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW.

- Strong communication: well-spoken, friendly, and able to work with different people.- Approachable and friendly, making it easy for others to connect.- Positive attitude, willing to help and support.- Organisational skills able to adapt to different tasks and situations whilst working to deadlines.- Responsible and trustworthy, maintaining professionalism.- Proficient in computers, especially in Word and Excel.- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.- Collaboration & relationships - between Finance and non-finance stakeholders- Committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits:

- Discounts on property services- Access to Lifeworks 24hr, 7 days per week Employee Assistance Programme.- Perks at Work - Discounts on products and services inc electrical & Travel.- Private Medical scheme provided by Bupa- Group Life Assurance Scheme & Pension.- Option to purchase additional holiday.- Free parking on site

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

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