Financial Controller Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, our growing and forward-thinking business services client is looking for a Qualified Accountant to join them as Financial Controller on a permanent basis and lead a small finance team within a Private Equity backed business that has seen 25% YOY growth. You will be responsible for the financial accounting, controls, process improvements and consolidated accounts of this £20m turnover business with a 3-year plan to reach £40m. This company is a leader in its field and this is an opportunity for somebody to step into a Financial Director position in 3-5 years' time, leading the finance division. The successful individual will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with a strong track record in financial reporting or have previous experience in a Financial Controller role of a fast-growing SME, ideally within a Private Equity backed business, although it's not a prerequisite. Duties will include: Review financial controls, processes and systems continually, offering solutions and improvements and implementing these changes accordingly Financial Analysis of specific business actions and reporting on ad-hoc projects Responsibility for the analysis of ongoing business costs, providing detailed analysis and commentary where there are significant deviations from budget Review the monthly management accounts providing detailed commentary and analysis Review of ongoing pre-payments and accruals Preparation of the financial report for board meetings as well as other reports, analysis and commentary Production of the monthly sales report Finance representation within the Senior Leadership Team of the business Ownership of company budget and forecasts Review Year End Accounts in preparation for year-end audit Cash flow management and forecasting Manage and develop a small finance team With a detailed and thorough CFO who is keen to develop and mould somebody further, this is a rare opportunity to join the business as Financial Controller at a hugely exciting time and with the chance to make an immediate impact whilst also looking at the longer-term plans. For more information about this role or any other Financial Controller jobs in Hemel Hempstead, please contact me in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY Quality, Relevance & Reliability