Financial Controller - Heras

24 July 20202020-07-24
Doncaster, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region
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Financial Controller based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire- £60,000 to £65,000 plus car allowance and executive package. An excellent opportunity for a Finance Controller to work with the newly appointed Finance Director in a great business with an exciting business plan

Heras is a market leader in providing perimeter protection solutions across Europe. The business operates across six countries, employs over 1,100 people and was successfully acquired by Equistone in 2019.

The Financial Controller will report to the UK Finance Director and lead a small finance team in Doncaster. The Financial Controller will be responsible for the day to day accounting and financial reporting activities of the Company, for the purpose of generating timely and financial information together with cash flow projections and budget reforecasts. Responsibilities will include month-end and year-end reporting, forecasting, budget preparation and statutory and tax reporting. In partnership with the UK Finance Director, you will work closely with other members of the Finance team in establishing and managing a robust, efficient and superior Finance function within Heras.

The successful candidate will be technically strong with a successful history in financial leadership positions. Some of the key skills and competencies include;

  • ​Provision of high quality management support information and performing financial analytics and commentary to support the strategic decision making of the business.
  • Promote proper financial and operational controls, adhering to policies and procedures while also identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Monitor project performance, e.g. through analysis of project results and participation in project meetings.
  • Drive improvements across the business through close cooperation with department managers, identifying opportunities for increasing profitability.
  • Business partner with stakeholders across the business, providing accounting support.
  • Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide accounting guidance and mentorship to members of the accounting team.
  • Support finance team initiatives and process improvement projects.
  • Lead and oversee the audit process.

This is  an exciting opportunity, providing a positive challenge in the immediate future and the chance to work with an outstanding Finance Director and to be part of a successful growth story for the Heras group and the UK business

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