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Financial Controller

Marc Daniels
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A fast-growing manufacturing business in London is seeking a Financial Controller with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per year.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience of 5 years in a financial controller position, preferably within manufacturing or FMCG industries.
  • Key responsibilities include managing financial controls, reporting, overseeing audits, and driving process improvements.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of finance professionals and partner with the business to meet key objectives and KPIs.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential for this dynamic role.

A fast-growing manufacturing business are looking for a Financial Controller role. This is a key role in a highly successful and continuously expanding business based in London. This person will run a dynamic team of finance professionals taking responsibility for financial controls, reporting and partnering to the business. This is a fantastic time to join a business in an exciting new growth phase which will include diversification and business acquisitions.

Duties:

  • Take the lead in initiating change in processes and systems implementation.

  • Performing month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and coordinating and assigning duties to the accounting teams as needed.

  • Preparation of variance analysis on both the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
  • Evaluating departmental performance and making adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.

  • Responsible for maintaining the general ledger, ensuring accurate and reliable information.
  • Ensure the financial processes are robust, with appropriate controls and reconciliations.
  • Management and timely closure of both internal and external audits.
  • Proposing solutions to streamline current processes/activities.
  • Overseeing and supporting the preparation and review of account reconciliations.
  • Reviewing and approving Journal Entries.
  • Partnering with the Business to accomplish key objectives and KPIs.
  • Ensuring statutory filings and audits are completed timely.
  • Completing of all tax returns, including but not limited to corporation tax, VAT returns and transfer pricing, working closely with external tax advisors and tax department.

Experience/Key attributes:

  • Proven experience in driving change and process improvements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Experience within a finance function, operating in a financial controller role
  • Ideally have experience within manufacturing or FMCG industries

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality

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