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Matt Whitton is searching for a Financial Controller to join a growing tech business. This opportunity will: ↗ Business Partner with budget holders and department heads, ensuring accountability surrounding the variance results. ↗ Manage and lead budget, forecasting and strategic planning processes - implementing controls and automation as required. ↗ Partner and support the MD and wider leadership team with pricing, investment and commercial decision support. If you are an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant with 3 years post-qualified experience, email: matt.whitton@chilworthpartnership.co.uk

BBC News reported yesterday that inflation had fallen to 1.7%, below the Bank of England's 2% target and the lowest in 3 and a half years. With interest rates currently at 5%, it suggests there will be a rate cut in November and a possible further cut in December. Petrol and diesel both significantly dropped in price in September which has contributed to the drop in inflation. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/euzw3AQH

'Three in ten UK employees leave to join another organisation each year' according to CIPD. Following the cost of living crisis and a labour short market, retention is now a key topic for employers. But how do you ensure that when hiring, candidates want to join your team and how do you make your organisation a great place to work? ↗ Define your candidate profile: Maximise your chance of attracting the right talent by being transparent about the knowledge and skill required. Also, describe your company culture so candidates know exactly what to expect. ↗ Champion your brand and culture What makes your business unique and recognisable? Champion your employee well-being and diversity & inclusion efforts. If you have a sustainability mission, make that clear to your organisation and potential new hires. ↗ A positive candidate experience A candidate will always remember how you made them feel during the interview process. Job-hunting is a complex and uncertain process, so going out of your way to ease candidates into it will help you build lasting partnerships with your team. To read more tips on refreshing your recruitment process and boosting retention rates, read our article here: https://lnkd.in/ebfDDqci

Matt Whitton is partnering with a services business in their search for a Head of Finance. Based just outside Southampton, it's paying £80,000 to £95,000 + Benefits and will oversee: ↗ The implementation and preparation of rolling forecasts, budgets and long-range strategic plans. ↗ Structure the finance department for business growth, be able to identify new efficiencies and guide efforts towards improved reporting. ↗ Support M&A activities through acquisition modelling, due diligence and integration support where necessary. If you are: ↗ A fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) ↗ Experienced in a hands-on leadership role in an SME environment ↗ Comfortable recruiting and managing a small team Apply via the link: https://lnkd.in/eruWJiqU Or email: matt.whitton@chilworthpartnership.co.uk

Matt Whitton is searching for a Financial Controller. An SME technology business in Farnborough with aggressive plans for growth is looking for a Financial Controller who will have full ownership of the finance function. Reporting to the Managing Director, this opening will: ↗ Act as a Business Partner to department heads ↗ Manage the budget, forecast and strategic planning processes ↗ Oversee a systems implementation Suitable for a qualified Accountant with experience managing small teams and knowledge of ERP systems implementation. It will be based in the office 3 days a week and paying £75k-£90k plus benefits. To apply, message Matt on LinkedIn or email matt.whitton@chilworthpartnership.co.uk

Are you using your employer brand in your retention strategy? When looking for a new role, candidates are just as invested in: ↗ Your CSR strategy ↗ Your holiday allowance ↗ Your diversity and inclusion efforts as much as they are in the salary and benefits package you offer. Investing in these areas will not only attract new talent to your team but also help you retain that talent. Read our article below on retention and recruitment strategies that will ensure your next hire stays with the business for a long time.

Matt Whitton is searching for a Head of Finance. The role is with a services business in Romsey that is set to triple its growth in the next 2-3 years and is the first step toward bringing finance in-house, This new appointment will report directly to the Co-founders and build the finance team from scratch. You'll be integral to implementing company strategy and play a key role in future mergers and acquisitions. It is paying £80k to £95k plus benefits, with hybrid working. If you are a qualified finance leader with experience working in an SME and comfortable challenging the senior leadership team message Matt via LinkedIn or email: matt.whitton@chilworthpartnership.co.uk. Or apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/ebJr5Nk9

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year's focus is 'Mental Health at Work'. There were "875,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression and anxiety in 2022/23' and the '5th most common reason for sickness absence in 2022 was mental health'. Most of your team's time is spent at work so how do you ensure you are providing a mentally healthy workplace? You can: ↗ Provide mental health training ↗ Encourage open conversation about mental health Download Mental Health Foundation's guide to looking after your own and your colleagues' mental health: https://lnkd.in/e6Ek_wbe

How do you ensure your next hire stays? The UK labour market has loosened. But remains lower than pre-pandemic levels. An Executive search firm will take around 8 weeks to 4 months to help you find a new leader. It takes around 1 month to fill a finance and accounting vacancy. When experiencing a labour-short market, this can take even longer. Which is why you should be investing in team retention. Read our latest article on how you can increase your retention efforts right from day 1 of the recruitment process. Read now: https://lnkd.in/ebfDDqci

Transitioning into a leadership role? Here's what to avoid: 1️⃣ Not handing over full responsibility Even if you have led business-critical projects, it is time to hand them over to your successor. Otherwise, you risk not having enough time to prepare for your new challenge. 2️⃣ Getting started too early Whether you have researched the new business or have insights into the challenges they are facing, try not to judge what needs to change before you start. You risk missing the smaller goals you need to achieve and not understanding the full picture. Read the Harvard Business Review article below to see what you should void when transitioning into a leadership role: