[3/10/2025] Financial Controller

2 days ago


City of Launceston, Australia Trial Balance Full time

Financial Controller - Launceston / Hybrid - £45-50,000

TrialBalance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a specialist services business with big plans The company is well established, highly respected and has achieved formidable growth in recent years. They care about their staff too, currently transitioning to an entirely employee-owned business model.

Role Overview

This is a pivotal role within the company, where the successful candidate will work closely with the existing Finance Director, assuming key operational responsibility for the day-to-day success of the finance function. The successful candidate will also provide frontline support to a small but experienced accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead responsibility for transactional accounting protocols and maintaining robust internal controls
- Management of a small but experienced team, including an accomplished Assistant Accountant
- Work closely with the Finance Director across all aspects of the company’s ongoing financial strategy and growth projects
- Production of weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports
- Allocation of frequently complex income and funding streams
- Work with the FD to produce high-quality budget packs
- Treasury controls
- Cost controls
- Ensure compliance with all relevant reporting standards
- Identify and implement improvements to the function
- Production and delivery of detailed management accounts
- Assist with annual audits
- Deputise for FD during periods of absence
- Oversee payroll for almost 200 staff

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for an exceptionally well-trained and experienced Financial Controller who possesses strong technical experience with sound commercial judgment. We’re open to applicants operating at a similar level currently, or seeking a step up, perhaps from Finance Manager or a highly experienced Assistant Accountant.

We’re seeking a candidate who feels as comfortable with management reporting as they do with statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking. Our client is open to both part/fully professionally qualified applicants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or with very strong vocational experience (QBE), and/or AAT.

What’s on Offer

A great starting salary with enhanced benefits, a hybrid/flexible working arrangement, and a genuine opportunity to progress to Finance Director with a highly successful and respected business.

Interested? Please contact Elle Benjamin in confidence, quoting reference EB9785.

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