FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Our client, a large group having an established and significant presence in the books and toys industry, is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to be responsible for overseeing the Groups accounting and finance teams.
The position would support the decision-making process for strategic initiatives of the group, also ensuring that the Financial and Non-Financial Managers are provided relevant information analysis for their business decisions.
The position will be directly responsible for directing and supervising financial planning, accounting and control systems, coordinating the reporting, forecasting / budgeting process between the commercial, marketing and finance departments, managing the external audit and banking relationships and will also lead the HR, administration, IT and risk management functions.
The candidate must: be professionally qualified (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent). have minimum 10 years proven experience - industry experience is preferable, though not a must. be a strong team player having managed a fairly large team. have worked closely with senior management and owners. possess good written and oral communication skills. exhibit strong expertise in financial and strategic planning with the ability to promote process improvement and develop new procedures. Salary and benefits would not be a constraint for the right candidate and will be commensurate with background and experience.