Morgan McKinley is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly dynamic, multi-site business to recruit an ambitious and talented Financial Controller. Financial Controller: Northampton: 85,000 - 95,000 (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits. As the Financial Controller you will be reporting into the CFO managing all areas of financial control. You will ensure the month-end process runs efficiently and be responsible for the preperation of the monthly board reporting. In this role you have the autonomy to implement new technologies as well as harnessing existing software and processes. Role The Financial Controller will provide strong and focused leadership of the accounting function, owning the development of yourself and your team as well as being a trusted co-pilot to the CFO. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a successful accounting team (management accounts and financial accounts).Own the month end board reports.Oversea the consolidated statutory accounts.Responsible for monthly provisioning for the business.Manage and be the lead contact for the year-end financial audit.Project work.Dealing with ad hoc investor requests and reporting requirements.Deputise for the CFO as required. Profile It is essential the candidate is a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA), ideally trained in practice.Strong communication skills - able to push back AND able to support The Board of Directors and Investors.Blend of technical and commercial ..... full job details .....