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Financial Controller Financial Reporting Manager

Ref: 608041

Surrey, UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Senior Financial Leadership

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned FCCA-qualified financial leader with a substantial background spanning over 15 years. They have demonstrated consistent success across various sectors like retail, real estate, telecommunications, and facility management with firms that have turnovers exceeding £1 billion. Their strategic financial management skills have been honed in diverse environments from nascent start-ups to established multinational corporations, often in roles that require robust financial reporting, compliance, and strategic oversight. Adept at handling complex audits, strategic financial planning, and system implementations, the candidate possesses a commendable blend of technical expertise and leadership capabilities, having led finance teams of up to 25 professionals.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction: Successfully implemented strategic initiatives that reduced the accounts receivable ledger by £15 million, contributing to improved financial health and liquidity.
  • Operational Efficiency: Spearheaded the automation of over 100k supplier invoices annually, enhancing processing accuracy and reducing time by 20%.
  • Revenue Enhancement: Played a key role in generating annual recurring cost savings of £600k, boosting the financial standing of the organisation.

Areas of expertise

  • Financial Systems Implementation: Proficient in the deployment and optimisation of comprehensive financial systems, boosting efficiency and compliance across organisational processes.
  • Strategic Financial Management: Skilled in steering companies through complex financial landscapes to achieve health and scalability, demonstrated in managing financial operations for companies with significant turnovers.
  • Leadership in Finance: Proven track record in mentoring and leading large teams, enhancing departmental performance and coherence in multi-site operations.