Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Annual Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Location: West Norfolk

Job Type: Full time

Reed Finance Norwich are delighted to have been retained to work with our client based in West Norfolk to recruit for a Financial Controller to join their senior team and manage the finance function for the business.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced, ideally qualified, finance professional looking to take a proactive approach in supporting the Managing director to drive the business forward and support company growth.

Responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to:

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, driving financial reporting, systems, processes and controls.
• Lead financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance and budgeting
• Conduct detailed margin analysis, focusing on project profitability from initial estimates to final outcomes. Analysis of performance against budgeted costs, including analysis of stock movements alongside our Supply Chain Manager.
• Provide weekly forecasts on key metrics, supporting in meeting strategic financial goals.
• Oversee all transactional processing, maintain financial controls, and manage VAT, payroll, and tax compliance, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage annual budgets, year-end accounts, and statutory audits, liaising with our external accountants for year-end statutory reporting and audit.
• Drive process improvement and efficiency as part of company-wide growth and evolution

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with proven experience in a similar role.
• Have strong experience in margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting financial data. Experience in manufacturing and project businesses.
• Be proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and strong communication skills for sharing financial insights.
• Be able to manage compliance, audits, and advisory relationships, with a proactive, systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Be driven by deadlines

If you feel you have the relevant qualifications and experience for the Financial Controller position, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please call and ask for Cal.