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Financial Controller

Farrer Barnes Limited

Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The company is a family-owned SME in the construction sector with a strong reputation for quality.
They are seeking a Financial Controller with oversight of multiple locations, offering significant growth and succession planning opportunities.
The role requires a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and experience in an SME environment, ideally with some knowledge of the construction industry.
Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and inventory management.
The position offers a competitive salary, though specific figures are not mentioned, and candidates should ideally have several years of relevant experience.

About The Company:A family owned and operated SME business working within the construction sector, they are well established and have an excellent reputation for quality.The Role:A Financial Controller position, with oversight of multiple business locations, they are actively seeking someone who is keen to make the role their own. There is real progression available to the right candidate and a long-term view to succession planning with this role.Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting - Preparing accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Budgeting and Forecasting - Developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and providing variance analysis to understand deviations from the budget and inform decision-making.
Cash Flow Management - Monitoring and managing cash flow to ensure the business can meet its financial obligations, optimising liquidity, and maintaining working capital.
Inventory Management- Working closely with the inventory team to manage stock levels, analyse inventory turnover, and implement cost control measures to minimise excess stock and reduce carrying costs.

Desirable Skills:

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
Experience of working in an SME environment.
Ideally some knowledge of the construction industry.
Able to work closely with both Financial and Non-Financial stakeholders.

Benefits:

Strong growth potential.
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Register:If this role isn’t right for you, please don’t hesitate to register with us, so that we can arrange a consultation and help you find you your next career move.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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