Financial Controller

Reed recruitment have recently began working with a fantastic client who is one of the UK’s leading distribution and wholesale business who are now looking to add a Financial Controller to their team.

Working for a family run SME business the right candidate will be able to demonstrate the below experience and skills and will be happy working within a relatively small finance function.

This role is on a hybrid basis and will be 3 days in the office and 2 days from home with flexibility around days.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take a step up in their career or someone who has previous experience in a similar post.

The Role:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Production of monthly management accounts and MI Pack
• Overseeing the preparation of financial statements including leading the annual audit and liaising with external auditors
• Preparation and filing of quarterly UK VAT returns
• Overseeing monthly foreign VAT returns
• Filing all statutory declarations
• Preparation of annual P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts, updating monthly. Variance analysis
• Preparation of timely, accurate financial information to support decision making
• Quarterly royalty reporting for license agreements
• Responsible for all company secretarial matters
• Preparation of monthly payroll
• Pension scheme management
• Managing business insurance policies
• Assisting the chairman with personal investment projects

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Daily treasury management of multiple different currency accounts
• Short-term cashflow forecasting to ensure the business can meet its obligations
• Liaising with finance providers and delivering all financial information they require
• Ensuring covenant compliance is maintained
• Overseeing short-term borrowing facilities such as Invoice Finance and Import Loans. Monitoring availability
• Optimising working capital

Team Leadership:

• Head of the finance department
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other finance functions.
• Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of Diligence and continuous improvement
• Two direct reports
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and act as a financial liaison to other departments

Systems & Process Optimisation:

• Implement technology-driven solutions to streamline financial reporting and operations

Essential Skills and Experience

• CIMA or equivalent qualified
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in financial management, preferably within an SME or similar fast-paced environment
• Highly organised
• Experience of using Microsoft Navision and Sage is advantageous
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards

The Person

• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive and adaptable to a dynamic business environment
• SME minded
• Trustworthy & reliable individual

If you feel you have all the above experience and attributes don’t hesitate to follow the steps to apply today and we can arrange a confidential chat.