Our client, an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking company, seeks a career driven Financial Controller for its head office senior management team. The Financial Controller will take complete ownership of the overall finances of the business across the UK, US and overseas operations, including managing a small team. As the key point of contact providing financial support to non-finance stakeholders and senior management, you will take responsibility for all management accounting activities, look to improve modelling processes, review and improve long term planning. You will have full responsibility for budgeting and forecasting as well as working with the CEO and part-time CFO to prepare business plans providing proactive, strategic financial advice to improve profitability and to help ensure future growth. This role will suit an ambitious, high calibre Financial Controller looking to grow into a Chief Financial Officer over the next three to five years. Candidates should be fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with strong all-round financial and management accounting skills, financial modelling and previous team management experience gained within a small to medium sized business. The ability to work in an open and collaborative way is essential as are strong relationship management and communication skills. Skills, Experience and Attributes Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with post-qualified experience gained at Financial Controller level in SME businesses Experience working in multiple currencies with multiple tax jurisdictions/requirements Provide proactive & commercial strategic financial recommendations to allow growth Strong financial modelling experience, specifically for integrated budget models Hands-on approach, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example The ability to communicate well with people on all levels and influence key stakeholders Organised and disciplined approach to managing and achieving individual tasks and overall workload. Ability to be flexible, and adapt to a fast paced and changing environment Must be able to thrive in situations that are not always structured or defined Desire to help the company achieve its goals and embrace change Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Previous experience of working in a fast-moving environment with the ability to communicate at all levels