Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Death In Service - 4 x salary

Health cash plan

Pension 4% employers

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing business on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. The role reports to the Finance Director and leads a three-person finance team, focusing on robust financial control, cash management, and accurate management reporting.

You will manage stock on Sage 200, oversee VAT, budgeting, and inter‑company accounting, while driving improvements in payroll and treasury processes for 25–30 staff.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualified (FCCA leader preferred).
• Experience as Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP system.
• Strong leadership and inter‑company accounting exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and stock reconciliation on Sage 200 ERP, with stock value ~£1m.
• Manage cashflow and streamline AR/AP processes.
• Ensure VAT returns are completed on time and support budgeting.
• Prepare group monthly management accounts for Finance Director.
• Lead and mentor a 3-person accounts team; manage payroll for 25–30 staff.
• Oversee import/export financial processes and related controls.

Skills

Leadership

Import/Export

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

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 budget
• Managing 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-company accounts

Industry: Accountancy & Finance

Company Perks

• 25 days plus bank holiday
• Death In Service - 4 x salary
• Health cash plan
• Pension 4% employers
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage