Role Overview
- A leading B2B manufacturer, with £50mm turnover and growing
- Looking for a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function - long term career opportunity and progressive path
- This is a number 1 Finance role across the group, reporting to the board.
- The long-term aim is for someone to develop and progress into group FD and partner the management team in their strategic growth plans
- This is a very hands-on role, requiring a candidate with a can-do attitude and a strong background in accountancy looking for the next long-term step in their career.
- Based in Essex
- Full time, permanent and on site. Mon - Thurs: 8.30 - 17:00 and Fri: 8.30 - 16.00
- Salary c. £110k; Pension; Car
- 25 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays
Assignment Details
Take responsibility for ensuring that the financial processes, systems and controls are operating effectively
- Leading and managing finance team of 4/5 in UK and oversight for European entities
- Managing transactional team, overseeing and reviewing sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash posting, credit cards, expenses and all general ledger entries.
- Responsibility for all Group Entities
- Preparation of and review of consolidated Management Accounts
- Stock valuation and reporting, including goods in transit, stock accrual and FX
- Performance against budget appraisal and reporting
- Cash flow management
- Budget preparation
- Handling VAT, PAYE and Tax duties, including corporation tax.
- Preparing and completing monthly payroll
- Responsibility for maintaining statutory records for the business
- Company Secretarial
- Liaise with auditors and preparing audit packs
- Project management of process changes and implementations
Experience Required
The position requires an experienced FC who comes from a background in SME’s and enjoys working as part of a team culture
- Minimum of five years’ experience at Financial Controller level, managing a Finance team.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent and background of strong academic results
- Experience in manufacturing / distribution sector essential
- Experience of group accounting
- Extensive experience with foreign purchases, payments, stock valuation and accounting
- Very strong Excel and IT skills
- Analytical mind with a strategic ability
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Attention to detail, highly literate and numerate
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel