Are you an experienced senior finance professional who would like to take on a varied, diverse and interesting Financial Controller position on a part-time, permanent basis?

Transparent is pleased to support this diverse group of companies in this key piece of recruitment. As a direct support to the Managing Director, you would act in the capacity of a true finance business partner, advising and supporting on all financial matters.

They are an acquisitive business with exciting growth plans so this is an ideal time to join them on their journey.

Working over 3 days per week, your role would include:

Accounting and Financial Management

• Introduce month end procedures for the Group.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Administer payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• Lead financial due diligence efforts for M&A projects, including analysing financial data, identifying risks, and evaluating synergies.
• Collaborate with external advisors, legal teams, and other stakeholders during M&A transactions.
• Assist in preparing financial models, valuation analyses, and post-acquisition integration plans.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for acquisitions, including purchase price allocation and consolidation of financial results.

Compliance and Audit

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and file year-end reports, financial accounts and financial returns for all companies in the Group and liaise with tax authorities when necessary.
• Oversee R&D claims

Strategic Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor cash flow and recommend strategies for optimal working capital management.
• Create financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Process and System Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting systems, processes, and controls.
• Implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Investigate grants schemes etc that would be beneficial to the Group

The Person:

- Experienced and professional senior finance professional

- Experience of Sage Line 50

- Good analytical skills as well as Excel skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Team player

In return, our client is offering a competitive base salary together with the usual benefits. This is on on-site position over 3 days per week and the remuneration advertised reflects a pro-rata salary.

Should this role appeal to you, please contact Samantha Harris for further information.