Financial Controller

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Full Time / Permanent

Location:

Basildon, Essex

Salary: £65k - £95k+ (Negotiable, depending on experience) Bonus, Share options, Pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

The Opportunity:Our client is seeking a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a proven ability to drive financial excellence. They are looking for a dynamic Finance Controller to join their team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will play a key part in the company's financial operations, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, and strategic success within the investment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Finance team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the month-end close process and prepare management accounts.
• Optimise processes and controls, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance a robust financial control environment.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable teams for efficient transaction processing.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, CRS/FATCA reporting, VAT filing, and R&D tax credits.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to your team, fostering growth and development.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve process efficiency.
• Liaise with auditors and external advisors for annual reports, accounts, and tax computations.
• Manage staff payroll and oversee cost management for business safeguarding.
• Oversee cash flow management and reporting.
• Support the transition to a unified general ledger/ERP system.
• Uphold financial policies and ensure process adherence.

About You:

• Experienced Leader: You have a track record of leading finance teams with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Problem Solver: You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable handling multiple projects.
• Innovative: You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and innovate processes.
• Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is your hallmark, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Communicator: Open, transparent, and excellent at communication, you build trust and lead with integrity.
• Proactive: You take initiative, prioritize effectively, and work well under tight deadlines.
• Team Player: Collaborative by nature, you set high standards and strive to excel.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Background in financial services (banking, investment management, insurance).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Extensive experience with Sage, including analysis codes, integrations, and automation.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus).
• Experience in general ledger migration, including project management, mapping, and reconciliations.

Qualifications:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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