This is a fantastic opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to join an extremely successful and fast growing family owned SME based in North Yorkshire.The business has expanded and grown significantly within the last 5 years, and as a result, they are now looking to hire a Group Financial Controller to head up the small group finance function in a number 1 role.The role will report to and work closely with the MD overseeing the day to day running of the function and multiple entities within the business. The role will play a crucial part in helping influence key business and strategic decision making, driving the business forward and forging and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The role would be ideally suited to someone fully qualified with 4-6 years post qualified experience working within a fast paced SME environment This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly autonomous role that will give you ownership and the opportunity to really add value and be part of the strategic direction of a highly successful SME.The offices are based near York, so are easily accessible from Harrogate, York and Leeds.Reporting to the MD the key duties will include: Development and leadership of the small finance functionImproving and maintaining financial accounting systems, processes and controlsBudgeting and forecasting for multiple entities within the groupProduction of month end reporting pack with commentaryReview and develop all month end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet recs and cost allocationsPreparation of year end statutory accounts and returnsCashflow forecasting for multiple entitiesLiaison with bank to support treasury allocations Setup and management of multiple bank accountsSupport in the management of Group's portfolio reporting including valuationsVAT returnsOversight of preparation of tax computations The successful candidate will: Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years PQE - EssentialHave a good knowledge of both Excel - EssentialHave excellent business partnering and non finance stakeholder management skills - EssentialHave the ability to work autonomously within a varied and hands on senior finance role - Essential What's on offer? Hybrid and flexible workingOn site parking Company BonusCompany Pension