Financial Controller in Yorkshire and the Humber

OverviewArdeta Search is delighted to be partnering with one of our key clients in South Yorkshire on their search for a Financial Controller to join their expanding finance team.The business is going through an exciting time of growth, investment and talent attraction cultivating in a very exciting and opportune moment for an ambitious accountant to join an organisation at the forefront of their industry.This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership teams across the business and play a crucial role in driving the company's finance department forward by overseeing its development and expansion.The company has fostered an exceptional workplace culture where every role, from top to bottom, is highly valued, promoting a genuine team ethos throughout the organisation. Additionally, employees enjoy working in a bespoke, state-of-the-art office environment.Responsibilities: * Decision Making Support: Drive decision-making processes, ensuring financial implications and impacts on central functions are identified, understood, and acceptable before approval. * Management Accounts Review: Review and challenge the production of monthly management accounts and compare them to acquisition budgets. * Financial Reporting: Oversee the delivery of complete and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for a number of company entities. * Team Guidance and Support: Provide guidance and support to the finance team and oversee their progression & development * External Audit Coordination: Act as the primary contact for external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate audit processes. * Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial reporting and regulatory requirements are met on time.Requirements: * ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant. * Proven experience in a similar role * Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software systems. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex financial challenges. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. * Experience managing and developing finance teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. * Highly organised with a meticulous approach to work and a commitment to delivering accurate results on time. * Self-motivated with a proactive and can-do attitude, capable of handling tasks and driving results without close supervision. * Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing work priorities and environments.Additional Information: * £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, with flexibility depending on experience. * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, and hybrid working arrangements