12.08.24

Financial Controller – Public Practice

Financial Controller – Public Practice:

The Financial Controller opportunity for the public practice was an internal opportunity. With a recent re-structure, the practice was seeking a leader in a newly created role. The client required a qualified professional from industry with prior practice experience that could improve processes and procedures to facilitate growth.

The client entrusted Addington Ball with a specific set of requirements, so we utilised our network and made targeted approaches to a small and select few candidates in which the candidate profiles matched the client requirements.

Our approach yielded a quick turnaround, within interviews and offers coming within days of each other in what is a great career move for the candidate.

Vacancy Overview:

Job Title – Financial Controller
Salary banding - £50,000 - £60,000
Location – Worcestershire

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the finance function of the firm including leading a small team
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Implementation of improved financial reporting systems and controls
  • Oversee all transactional accounting operations

Date Vacancy Registered – 17th June 2024
Date of Candidate Acceptance – 5th July 2024
Candidate Start Date – 21st August 2024
Vacancy Time to Fill – 15 working days

Job stats:

Number of Applications – 54

Candidates Vetted – 32

Candidates Shortlisted - 4

Interviews Conducted - 1

Offers Accepted - 1