OverviewFinancial Controller - Bideford / Hybrid - Circa: £45,000 + Exceptional benefits and development potentialTrial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a new client, a rapidly growing and innovative services business, which benefits from B-Corp certification. Due to continued expansion, the company has tasked us with sourcing their first Financial Controller. In this role the successful candidate will assume the finance-number-one role within the company, working closely with the CEO and senior management team. The role is offered as a full time, permanent contract and benefits from a flexible hybrid working arrangement and an exceptional package of benefits, both financial and non-financial.Reporting to the CEO and supported by an experienced Accounts Manager, this will be a broad and interesting role, and as a newly created post within the business, offers a superb opportunity for the successful candidate to build on the foundations of a modern and efficient finance function. With a turnover circa £5M but with a range of significant new client contracts confirmed, the new FC will play a key part in managing the day-to-day financial controls of the business, as well as working with the senior management team to ensure robust future strategy. ResponsibilitiesAct as the senior financial lead, working with the CEO and SMT to execute key financial decision makingOverseeing and supporting the Accounts Manager and the day-to-day finance operationsLead responsibility for all accounting protocols and maintaining robust internal controlsEnsure compliance to all relevant reporting standardsIdentify and implement improvements to the functionAct as a key point of contact to external stakeholders and major suppliersProduction and delivery of detailed management accountsManagement of the payroll function (not administration)Liaise closely with external accountants QualificationsThe candidate will likely be operating at either Finance Manager or Financial Controller level, with experience in a fast-paced, growing SMEExcellent potential to develop with a growing business whose turnover is likely to increase dramaticallyApplicants should be AAT qualified or higher; candidates with time-served vocational experience will also be consideredPassion for a paperless digital working environment and harnessing new technology is essentialVisible role that works closely with department heads and the senior management team; mentoring an existing employee requires excellent team-working skills ApplicationFor further details and to apply, please contact Steve Roach quoting reference SR10741 ASAP. #J-18808-Ljbffr