Finance Controller

Job Title: Finance Controller

Location: Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Salary: Highly Competitive Salary

Reference: J79207

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, delivery, and analysis of monthly Management Accounts (P&L & Balance Sheet) across the group, including preparing and commenting on summary reports for the Board, and proposing actions to improve business performance.
• Oversee monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring they are completed timely and accurately.
• Recognize, analyze, report, and review sales via retail (own websites), trade customers, and online marketplaces.
• Manage and enhance Cost of Sales reporting, analysis, and control, including regular stock takes.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register, including purchases and disposals.
• Support the CFO with capital appraisals and business cases for major initiatives.
• Manage company bank accounts, cash receipts, payments, and business loans.
• Ensure effective credit control and debtor management.
• Oversee purchase ledger, invoice processing, and supplier payments.
• Review and implement processes for intercompany transactions and recharges.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Apply appropriate accounting standards and best practices.
• Support timely statutory filings with HMRC, Companies House, etc.
• Collaborate with Directors & Senior Managers to create and manage the annual budget.
• Improve financial forecasting, planning, and analysis, including budgeting and cash flow management.
• Enhance business partnering opportunities within Operations.
• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team.

Skills and Attributes Required:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment as a Management Accountant is preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience managing cash, expenditure, and credit control.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial thinking and ability to use financial data for business decisions.

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