Financial Controller

A fantastic opportunity to work for a growing FMCG organisation in Iver. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Financial Manager / Controller who will report directly to the Head of Finance. The Financial Controller will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the overall financial success of the organisation, supporting the Head of Finance, and driving efficiency in financial operations.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and technically proficient individual with a solid background in finance and accounting.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for

• Collaborating with the Head of Finance in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the business objectives.
• Assisting in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and providing valuable insights for decision-making processes
• Monthly Closing and Financial Reporting:
• Overseeing the monthly financial closing process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial statements.
• Maintaining and monitoring accruals, prepayments, and other provisions to accurately reflect financial position
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies or outstanding items promptly.
• Oversee filing of VAT returns
• Managing the payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions.
• Liaising with HR and HMRC as needed.
• All statutory reporting, including all P11Ds and other HMRC returns
• Utilising data analytics tools and techniques to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights for business improvement.
• Maintaining and issuing the Daily Financials report, Cashflow reporting and any other reports that the business requires
• Supporting the Head of Finance during the year-end audit, including the preparation of audit schedules and providing necessary information to auditors
• Managing and mentor a team of assistant accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and accurate finance operations.
• Ensuring monthly financial reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Achieving 100% accuracy in financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations. Timely and accurate processing of payroll, with no payroll-related errors.

The successful Finance Controller will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent, is essential.
• Proven progressive experience in Finance and accounting roles, including senior finance management position, such as Finance manager/Financial controller or similar

If you are interested in the Financial Controller position, please do apply and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.