The Organisation

Our client is in the business of managing large facilities, security and other types of service contracts and consulting services. They are based in Suffolk. They have a group financial controller leaving the organisation mid-January ’22 but need an interim to start asap (ideally by the end of Nov) for approx. six months. Ideally the interim will be 4 or 5 days per week on site at the head office.

Role & Responsibilities

The Group FC will take leadership and control of a team of about 75 colleagues.

They will work in close partnership with the CFO and outgoing FC (a good handover is important); and also the programme lead for an ERP implementation which needs some extra support.

Other specific areas of the role include:

• Continuing to embed the newly redesigned finance processes;
• Provide financial control and support across the business and group;
• Cash management, including weekly cash forecasting; and budgeting; driving working capital improvements and cost efficiencies;
• Provide financial support to the business;
• Supporting and galvanising the finance team.

The Desired Candidate

We are looking for an empathetic and team oriented leader; someone who can bring people together and ensure the finance functions operates effectively. With experience:

• Someone who has held FC roles across relevant sectors including but not limited to: Facilities Management, construction, housing, utilities, telecoms, financial services – maybe some heavily regulated industries and/or those providing contract/corporate services;
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA;
• Experience in organisations with +£200m turnover;
• Empathetic leadership style and great communicator;
• Track record of implementing finance process improvements.

It will be a competitive day rate to the candidate plus expenses to be finalised - outside IR35

How to Apply
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No other documents are required at this stage or email: jason.atkinson@russam.co.uk