Financial Controller

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting for an expanding company based in Croydon who are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal person will have experience within a similar role and will be living locally to Croydon.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations
• Develop and implement local financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial control and compliance.
• Oversee production of monthly management accounts and provide analysis to management on financial performance.
• Prepare effective budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
• Ensure strong controls and processes are in place over the balance sheet and that working capital is effectively managed.
• Manage and develop the accounting team including payroll responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to all Group deadlines including the timely filing of statutory accounts.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and accounting regulations.
• Ensure VAT return completed in time and accurately.
• Management and development of the accountancy and information technology systems (including payroll).
• Ensuring effective financial analysis and commercial review of investment and new business proposals.
• Ensure accurate costings are maintained to enable calculation of profitability by product, customer, production line etc.
• Co-ordinating the Regions risk management activities in line with Group policy and supporting the Group in respect of insurance requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with group processes and procedures.
• Provide financial guidance and support to the management team.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Strong and up to date technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and UK GAAP).
• Experience of manufacturing finance including standard costing, variance analysis and reporting of operational KPIs.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, look ups, complex formulas etc)