Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Boston Hale
- Location
- London (Central)
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 05 Aug 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Financial Controller
The client:
A leading leisure and fitness operator with more than 70 sites across the UK. Over 2000 staff and millions of customers, this company is quickly becoming one of the UK's go to fitness and leisure operators.
The role:
A Financial Controller to lead and develop a finance function of up to 20 staff. Reporting into the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be a key member of the senior management team. They will be expected to drive best practice in finance operations as well as improve financial performance for the business. Previous multi-site experience would be highly advantageous, due to the complex nature of this business.
Day to day duties:
- Preparation of management and financial accounts
- Ensuring statutory compliance, liaising with auditors at year end
- Ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing
- Work with senior stakeholders to deliver annual budgets
- Lead monthly meetings to discuss variances and provide strategic advice
- Support the Director of Finance as necessary
- Mentor, develop and appraise the finance team
- Implement and develop system and process improvements as required
Person requirements:
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Highly IT literate with advanced Excel
- Qualified with several years post qualified experience
- Extremely analytical with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to cope in a complex, high pressure environment
This role is an outstanding opportunity for someone to develop their career further within a fun but challenging environment. Please submit your details asap to be considered.