Your new companyHays are partnering exclusively with a well-established commercial business based near Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for a subsidiary of a large group. The company has had steady growth over many years, but has recently been acquired through private equity and is looking to increase its growth trajectory. The company consists of 4 key revenue streams and offers vast opportunities for increased market share. If you are looking for a new opportunity in a forward-thinking and collaborative business, then have a look at the details below.Your new roleYou will operate as the number 1 in finance on site and work in close conjunction with the MD and group finance to shape the daily financial operations and support key growth initiatives. Primarily, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function for 4 divisions with a combined turnover of around 30m, as well as helping shape the business strategy moving forwards.More specifically, you will be responsible for:Managing a team of 2 transactional finance staffReviewing and improving financial processesLeading the month-end close process for 3 entitiesProducing statutory accounts and financial statementsVAT ReturnsCash flow forecastingLeading and supporting the yearly audit processReviewing centrally drafted monthly management accounts and utilising data to support commercial and strategic decision-makingPosting journalsSupporting the continued development of the financ