Finance Controller: Budgeting, Consolidation & Leadership

Sussex Recruitment Ltd; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Recruitment Ltd is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join the Clients finance department as the Accountant. You will manage day-to-day finance activities, drive high performance, and deliver robust financial analysis to support the business.

The role covers month-end reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and coordinating with external advisers to ensure compliant statutory accounts and tax returns. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Month-end financial reporting process management.
• Production of Group consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts and cash forecasts.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure statutory accounts and tax compliance (Companies House and HMRC).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Finance team.
• Deliver high performance and continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Provide detailed reports and advice to senior management.
• Apply modern financial systems and stay updated with industry trends.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Sussex Recruitment Ltd is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join the Clients finance department as the Accountant. You will manage day-to-day finance activities, drive high performance, and deliver robust financial analysis to support the business.

The role covers month-end reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and coordinating with external advisers to ensure compliant statutory accounts and tax returns. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.