Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join the team. As a key leader in our finance department, you will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. You will report directly to the Finance Director, managing a team of four finance professionals, and play a critical role in providing financial insights to drive business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the financial management and operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting using Xero, while continuously seeking process improvements.
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations to the Finance Director.
- Responsible for cash flow management and forecasting.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process.
- Mentor and develop the finance team, managing work allocation, training, and performance management.
- Stay up-to-date with industry changes and financial regulations to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall business goals.
Requirements:
- Must have proven experience as a Financial Controller within the Health & Wellness space (only candidates within this sector will be considered).
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing and developing a finance team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior management.
- Ideally, have been part of a team that has taken a group through a successful exit or IPO.