Financial Controller

Baker Charles are currently working with a high growth nursery business to support them in the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

As Financial Controller you will report into the CFO and will involve the following:

Leadership

• Provide leadership in setting the objectives, and developing and implementing sound operating and financial plans, for the operating Companies within their assigned portfolio of 10 sites to meet their goals and objectives.
• Manage and direct the Finance resources overseeing the portfolio.
• Support the regional MD and portfolio Nursery Managers with commercial support
• Execute methods of improving business performance to achieve financial and operational goals
• Ensure direct reports have clear goals and adequate training and mentoring is provided.
• Oversee/support the running of payroll for all monthly paid staff.
• Oversee/support EYF claims and the accounting thereof.

Financial Reporting

• Manage all accounting operations and provide analysis and advice to support commercial decision-making.
• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of financial results. Prepare and review results on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Prepare internal financial reports, including monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis reports.
• Support the annual audit of financial results.
• Ensure co-ordination of financial information requests for consolidation and Group Reporting.
• Communicate all financial matters and issues with the FD and Senior Management Team.

Tax Planning

• Support the preparation of annual tax returns and ensure tax compliance.
• Help ensure the company meets all its tax obligations while concurrently ensuring the company adopts effective tax planning measures.
• Liaise with tax advisors when necessary.

Specification:

As Financial Controller you will ideally bring experience gained from working in multi-site operations and partnerships.

More specifically:

• A finance executive with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high growth organisations. Preference will be given to those who have worked in multi-site environments with in a group of nurseries or in "multi site education"
• Previous experience of working in a PE backed or Group reporting environment is a plus
• Take a long-term approach to opportunities and risks while creating value for the organisation.
• Previous experience leading financial business process(es) within an organisation.
• Proven organisational skills and planning ability.
• Analytical and strong system experience
• Advanced Excel to include Pivot tables, and macros
• Strong interpersonal skills

Education:

Degree-qualification in numerate discipline preferred

Professional finance qualification – ACA, ACCA or CIMA (part qualified or QBE may be considered)

Availability

You must be able to interview and start a new role within the next 6 weeks