Financial Controller

Prime-Appointments; Braintree; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension 4% employers

Other benefits to be discussed

Job summary

Prime-Appointments is recruiting a Financial Controller for their manufacturing operation near Braintree, Essex. The role reports to the Finance Director and leads a small finance team, with responsibility for stock control, cashflow, VAT, and payroll.

The ideal candidate will be ACCA or CIMA qualified with prior Financial Controller or senior finance experience in manufacturing, including import/export processes and Sage 200 usage. Salary is £75,000–£85,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification (FCCA Leader)
• Experience as Financial Controller or Senior Finance role
• Manufacturing sector experience
• Import/Export process experience
• Sage 200 or similar ERP experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and stock reconciliation on Sage 200 ERP (inventory ~£1m)
• Manage cashflow and streamline accounts receivable/payable
• Ensure timely VAT returns and compliance
• Support annual budgeting process
• Monitor performance vs budget and oversee day-to-day accounting operations
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 staff in the accounts department
• Monthly payroll for 25–30 staff
• Manage import/export financial administration and controls
• Prepare group monthly management accounts for Finance Director

Skills

Leadership

Financial control

Cashflow management

Payroll

VAT

Import/Export

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage 200 ERP

Job description

Salary: GBP75000 - GBP85000 per annum

Financial Controller | Braintree, Essex | £75,000 - £85,000 per annum

A quickly expanding manufacturing company on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller. This is a permanent position paying between £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.

As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director and manage a team of three direct reports. The company has doubled its turnover over the past two years and is now looking for a forward-thinking, proactive finance leader who can help drive the business forward and maintain the strong growth trajectory achieved in recent years.

What will the role involve?

• Overseeing the financial control and reconciliation of stock held on the company’s Sage 200 ERP system, with an inventory value of approximately £1 million, ensuring stock records are accurate
• Cashflow management, overseeing cash, whilst making account receivable and payable processes more efficient
• Oversee and ensure that VAT returns are completed in a timely manner
• Supporting of the annual budgeting process
• Monitor financial performance against budgetManaging all day-to-day accounting operations within the finance team such as purchase, sales & general ledger, in addition to the banking facilities
• You will be leading and mentoring a team of 3 staff within the accounts department
• Monthly payroll of between 25 – 30 staff
• Strong understanding of import and export processes, including the financial administration and controls associated with international shipments and transactions
• Completing group monthly management accounts for finance director to review

Candidate requirements:

• Essential to be ACCA or CIMA qualified – Ideally looking for a FCCA Leader
• Prior experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance role previously
• Import / Export Process experience required
• Work history within a manufacturing environment is needed
• Background using Sage 200 or other sage products is beneficial
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to Inter-companyaccounts

Industry: Accountancy & Finance

Company Perks:

• Health cash plan
• Pension 4% employers
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage