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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.
