Financial Controller

JMF ASSOCIATES; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Dartford is looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. This role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with UKGAAP, managing audits, and leading budgeting processes. The ideal candidate should have strong financial reporting skills and the ability to analyze variances and costs. This position offers a unique challenge as the company embarks on significant change, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy and supporting operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting processes and variance analysis.
• Ability to manage audits and coordinate with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll accounting.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

UK GAAP

Variance analysis

Audit management

Job description

JMF Associates is pleased to present a unique opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to join our client, a reputable manufacturing company based in North Kent. Reporting to the CFO and supervising a small Finance team, the Financial Controller will join the organisation at a time of significant change, which in turn, will presenting an exciting challenge. This key leadership role involves overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving financial strategy and supporting operational efficiency, fostering strong relationships across departments.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with UKGAAPand internal accounting policies
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, and payroll accounting
• Manage internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors
• Develop and maintain standard costing systems
• Analyse variancesand recommend corrective actions
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Analyse production costs and margins

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