Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Chelmsford seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial reporting and oversee accounting functions. You will manage cash flow, develop financial systems, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 and a hybrid working model, providing flexibility between office and home.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid working arrangement

Commitment to equity and diversity

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with significant post-qualification experience in a financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and prepare management accounts.
• Analyze financial performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial systems for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Financial performance analysis

Financial reporting compliance

Cash flow management

Interpersonal skills with banks

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Job description

Are you a qualified Financial Controller who wants to help lead and sustain the growth of a dynamic SME?

This is a great opportunity for an established Financial Controller to lead the reporting, finance transformation and system development of a growing finance function and work alongside a driven senior leadership team. Offering hybrid working, a salary up to £80,000 and a car allowance, the ideal candidate will need be fully qualified with post qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Analyze financial performance to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial systems and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital.
• Oversee the Invoice Financing debt facility.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Administer and monitor credit insurance arrangements.
• Support the CFO with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and capital investment activities.
• Lead the external audit process and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax reporting and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulatory requirements.

What you’ll get

• Salary of £75,000 - £80,000
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, two from home)

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.