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Ref - Financial Controller – Ref 10102

Financial Controller

ACA qualified Financial Controller seeking their next opportunity. Experienced in Xero, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Sage 50, and Microsoft Excel.

Finance Leadership & Business Operations

Built and scaled a Finance Operations team to support rapid business growth, ensuring strong infrastructure and capability
Key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to business growth and strategic direction
Managed the Business Office & Operations function (team of 10), driving efficiency and cross-functional collaboration
Ensured team resilience by developing a multi-skilled function, eliminating single points of failure

Financial Management & Reporting

Led the end-to-end monthly accounts process, from invoice processing through to delivery of Board-level management accounts
Established a fully in-house finance function, including processes, policies, and controls within a startup environment
Managed an outsourced finance team in India, ensuring accuracy, performance, and alignment with business objectives
Oversaw monthly data submissions, working with stakeholders to manage activity planning and long-wait processes

Strategic Planning & Commercial Finance

Delivered annual budgets, reforecasts, and a 3-year business plan to support strategic growth and external investment
Acted as Finance Business Partner to Head of Operations, Head of Facilities, Building Managers supporting commercial decision-making and budget accountability
Provided financial oversight and support for a joint venture
Supported senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis, including profitability of procedures

Cashflow & Financial Performance

Led cashflow forecasting and management, including development of cashflow sensitivity models
Improved working capital by reducing aged debtors through strong stakeholder and member relationships
Reviewed and assessed rates, service charges, and insurance costs to ensure cost efficiency
Delivered cost savings and improved profitability, contributing directly to bottom-line performance

Process Improvement & Controls

Implemented robust financial controls, processes, and procedures in a start-up environment
Introduced: Designated signing authorities for purchase invoice approvals, a capital expenditure policy and approval framework to track spend against budget, salary sacrifice pension and benefits scheme to reduce costs
Developed margin analysis tools to support strategic customer and revenue focus

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