NLB Solutions are working with a business in St Albans that are looking for a new Group Financial Controller due to promotion. The role requires someone that is used to managing teams on a regular basis and deal with senior decision makers. The business are looking for a Practice trained individual that has been qualified ACA or ACCA for at least 5 years and that has experience of working in a financial controller capacity and has a proven capacity to improve processes and procedures to make the accounting functions running more efficiently over time.The business offer excellent development and growth opportunities and training that will help to grow the individual to the next phase of their career. With parking and close to local amenities, the offices offer an excellent working environment. Duties: Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department.On an ongoing basis, lead, mentor, and develop the internal finance team.Allocate work effectively and ensure high standards of accuracy and timeliness.Support succession planning and continuous improvement within the finance function.Review the monthly management accounts, and prepare reports for partner meetings and the management committee.Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner. A key objective will be to streamline and reduce our month end close process.Ensure all reporting from our accounts management ..... full job details .....