Financial Controller

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting a Financial Controller to join their busy team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Director, this Financial Controller role is a key senior position in a fast-growing international business. It involves financial reporting, analysis, team management, and broader operational responsibilities, with strong progression opportunities to Finance Director.

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of all financial matters across the international business.
• Overseeing financial and reporting cycle of the business and ensuring timelines are adhered to, including month end close, internal reporting, audit, statutory accounts.
• Producing divisional management accounts monitoring business performance, reporting key variances and KPIs.
• Working closely with other areas of the business, including sales operations, credit control, procurement, and KYC.
• Supporting management with the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, contributing to the broader business plan.
• Lead on year end audit for the business, reporting up to the immediate parent business and Group Finance.
• Manage the integration of new acquisitions as required, ensuring the Group control environment is embedded within new business acquisitions.
• Responsibility for managing the day-to-day tax affairs of the business, reporting into immediate parent and Group tax as required on all tax matters.
• Business partnering with senior leadership team to provide financial input on ad-hoc projects.
• Supporting continuous improvement, documentation, and development of internal systems.
• Implementing and integrating financial systems with global business partners and new ventures.
• Reporting on working capital globally including inventory management.
• Cashflow forecasting.
• Management of a financial team.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Person Specification:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport.
• The ability to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results.
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt.
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong academic track record, ideally with a 2:1 or above degree.
• Experience within an international business.
• Experience managing a team preferable but not essential.
• A keen interest in the global economy.
• Retail and distribution background desirable.
• Good IT skills, experience with accounting systems advantageous.
• Experience of working with ERP system.