- Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage the production of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, with detailed commentary on variances and trends.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with department heads to ensure alignment with operational targets.
- Oversee the preparation of detailed management reports, providing insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are accurately posted.
- Analyze and review key financial data such as overheads, cost of goods sold, and variances from budget, providing actionable insights for operational teams
- Perform regular cost analysis on manufacturing expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure that all production costs, including labor, materials, and overheads, are accurately accounted for in financial reports.
- Work closely with operations to understand cost drivers and help implement strategies to improve cost control.
Back to searchFinancial Controller 12 month FTC
Absolute Recruit
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 7 days
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0PG, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The ideal candidate for this finance role should be qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with several years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
- This hands-on position requires managing financial and management accounting functions, overseeing a small finance team, and reporting directly to the Finance Director.
- Key responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, managing monthly management accounts, and leading the budgeting and forecasting process.
- The role also involves providing detailed management reports, analyzing key financial data, and ensuring accurate accounting of production costs.
- The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have a proven track record in finance management.
