Financial Controller- Private Equity Travel Business

My client a rapidly growing private equity backed Travel business based in Central London with £120m T/O is looking to recruit an exceptional interim Financial Controller with change management specialist experience to transition the Finance Division through a period of rapid growth.

The role sits within a dynamic, high calibre team based in Central London working with talented finance professionals. This role will initially be an interim position but it may develop into a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

The main responsibility of the Financial Controller is to lead the team and ensure the smooth running of the Finance Department. The current standard of reporting is not well developed therefore the business needs a strong problem solver to review, improve and streamline processes across the Finance Department. Working along side the Finance Director the position will also involve overseeing a 25 strong transactional team with 4 direct reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts, preparing the business for audit as well as managing the day to day demands of the finance department.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. They will be able to
demonstrate excellence in financial performance, management reporting and staff management from previous roles. Experience working for a private equity business is ideal and must be able to demonstrate previous change management experience on their CV. The candidate must be a proactive, dynamic individual who enjoys working to tight deadlines. Strong excel using pivots and V look-ups is an absolute must and experience of Sun and or Vision is very beneficial. This role is an excellent first step into a business that may turn into a long-term career development opportunity.

If you have the relevant skill set and want to be considered for this role please do not delay in applying as roles are happening immediately.

July 12, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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