Reed Finance are pleased to be exclusively supporting a successful Essex based business in their search for their new senior finance professional. Heading up the Finance function of this growing business whilst partnering with group, the role requires a qualified, dynamic and passionate senior finance professional and proactive leader, with the ability to balance a variety of duties across finance and operations. The role works closely with the current Finance Director, succession planning with a view to become the FD within the next 3-5 years. The Financial Controller/Assistant FD will business partner across business and group, taking the lead and responsibility for all accounting and controlling functions, whilst operating commercially, operationally and strategically. Managing a small team whilst sitting within a larger finance function, a few key responsibilities include: Managing month end management accountingManagement Reporting: Including KPI''s, operational performance and management reviewsWorking closing with senior leaders across the groupBudgeting and Forecasting with review and commentary to the wider business Preparation and maintenance of ongoing cash flow forecasting and working capitalHeading up all statutory accounting alongside the teamManaging annual AuditsManaging and heading up relevant projects including improving processes, procedures, controls and finance management systemsMany other commercial responsibilities in line with business demands and foc