Financial Controller

Financial Controller / Head of Finance Paignton – £60,000 – £70,000 – Full time – Permanent

If you're a qualified finance professional looking for a senior role with genuine variety, real strategic influence and significant scope for career progression, this is a compelling opportunity and one well worth your attention. I'm working with a well-established and growing business based in Paignton that is looking for an experienced Financial Controller / Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function and play a central role in the ongoing success and development of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a broad and commercially focused role that sits at the heart of the business, encompassing:

- Preparation of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and management, and budgeting and forecasting across the business.

- Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines and managing and streamlining financial systems that support both finance and operational functions.

- Overseeing the purchase order system and managing one direct report responsible for bookkeeping, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

- Ensuring all financial practices are in line with statutory legislation and regulations including VAT, assisting with payroll and supporting the annual external audit process.

- Working closely with the CEO and operational colleagues to identify areas for improvement, develop processes and efficiencies and communicate financial performance clearly across the business.

- Interacting with the board and external investors, providing visible and commercially focused financial leadership at the highest level.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a strong analytical approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to operate confidently at both a detailed and strategic level. You'll be naturally collaborative, solutions focused and comfortable working at pace in a dynamic and growing environment. Experience in mergers and acquisitions would be a distinct advantage, though candidates without this background are equally encouraged to apply.

This is a replacement hire following the departure of the incumbent, and the incoming Financial Controller / Head of Finance will be joining a well-run and financially sound business with a clear strategic vision. Importantly, you won't be doing it alone, as the role benefits from the support of an experienced CFO on a retained advisory basis, providing a genuine sounding board and senior finance resource as and when needed. The package is genuinely competitive and includes a meaningful equity scheme, giving the successful candidate a real stake in the future success of the business, alongside significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

If you're a qualified finance professional looking for a role where your contribution will be visible, valued and genuinely impactful, I'd encourage you to apply.

This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders and the reference is DS11283.

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This role may also be of interest to those with experience or job titles including: Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Director, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Manager, Group Accountant, Finance Business Partner, FC, CFO or Qualified Accountant seeking a senior finance role in Devon.