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.
How to use strong action verbs on your resume
To effectively use resume power verbs, focus first on filling out your experience section with specific, quantified examples of your accomplishments. Then, use a compelling verb to enhance your bullet points.
Here’s a sample bullet point where the candidate improperly used resume action verbs:
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“Went to all weekly company meetings to share department news.”
This example starts with a weak verb. “Went” doesn’t convey any positive information. This verb just indicates you did what was expected of you.
Hiring managers will be impressed if you show your proactiveness and back it up with quantifiable evidence.
Here’s the same example enhanced with resume action words:
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“Spearheaded weekly company meetings by communicating departmental growth and productivity.”
The applicant opens with a much more targeted action verb. Unlike “went to,” “spearheaded” is decisive and suggests the candidate has leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a knack for planning.
The applicant also includes the strong verb “communicating,” which is among the most common resume keywords recognized by corporate applicant tracking systems (ATS). By using action verbs, your resume is more likely to bypass the ATS and land in the hiring manager’s inbox.
Finally, the candidate ends their bullet point by stating explicitly what they communicated: “departmental growth and productivity.”