Financial Controls Manager - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Anglian Water; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Financial Controls Manager to oversee financial transactions and governance. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and personal health care. The ideal candidate will have strong financial knowledge and extensive accounting experience, ensuring adherence to financial regulations while leading a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Personal private health care

25 days leave, rising with service

Paid time off when unwell

Free parking at all offices

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Extensive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely transactions.
• Complete month-end controls and reconciliations.
• Lead and motivate financial staff, providing training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer care

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

IT skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Financial Controls Manager

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Sector: Financial & Support jobs, Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Huntingdon

Anglian Water embraces a flexible working approach. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with your office based at Osprey House in Huntingdon.

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Financial Controls Manager to oversee daily financial transactions and ledgers for Anglian Venture Holdings and its subsidiaries. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards of financial control and governance, driving processes to maximise working capital efficiency and shareholder value.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Personal private health care
• Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community
• 25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with options to swap holidays for those celebrated by your religion
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Flexible benefits supporting your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Paid time off when unwell
• Additional benefits such as 20% off EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets, and a Cycle2Work scheme
• Free parking at all offices, sites, and leisure parks
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks paternity/partner pay, and shared parental leave options

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate transactions and adherence to policies
• Complete all month-end controls and reconciliations
• Review and sign off on BACS payment runs
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and manage depreciation
• Manage the financial system for productivity and future readiness
• Ensure financial documents on QMS systems are relevant, up-to-date, and meet standards
• Assist with statutory accounts and audits
• Handle VAT reconciliations, CIS returns, and payments
• Lead and motivate financial staff, providing training

What does it take to be successful?

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and legislation
• Extensive accounting experience
• Exposure to commercial operating environments
• Attention to detail and customer care
• Self-motivated and autonomous work ability
• Excellent communication and IT skills

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Join us and make a difference. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can succeed. We support initiatives like the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work charter, Armed Forces Gold Covenant, Disability Confident employer status, and Women’s Utility Network.

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