Financial Controller

Brigantes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Exeter is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations and reporting. You will ensure tax compliance, oversee budgeting, and provide financial insights to executives. The ideal candidate will possess a suitable accounting qualification and demonstrate strong management accounting skills, alongside effective communication and problem-solving abilities. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £53,000 - £59,000 PA, with benefits including private medical insurance and pension.

Benefits

Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Health Shield

20 Days paid holiday plus public holidays

Nest Pension

Free onsite parking based on availability

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial accounting position is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information to senior management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and maintain internal controls.
• Present financial reports to an executive team.
• Oversee preparation of budgets and financial planning.

Skills

Management accounting principles

Accountancy and finance best practices

IT skills, including accounting software

Understanding of tax codes and laws

Analytical skills

Budgeting and financial forecasting

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Suitable accounting qualification

Job description

Brigantes Consulting Ltd

Role of Financial controller

Full time position

Based in Exeter

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a leading UK procurement company. Brigantes specialises in “on-the-man” tactical apparel and equipment. We are looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Financial Controller, who will manage the financial operations of the company. Their duties include maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, presenting financial reports to an executive team and overseeing the preparation of budgets.

As Financial Controller you will play a key role in managing the financial direction and performance of the company.

Financial Controller duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring that an organisation meets the necessary taxation requirements
• Collaborating with both the Board of Directors and the Group Board in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company’s ledger
• Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures. Also, the preparation of monthly a quarterly management information and disclosures for the presentation to the Group CFO.
• Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategizing.
• Financial planning and reporting & assisting with the preparation of budgets and discussions with department heads to enhance the decision-making process
• Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives
• Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support with regards to financial year ends.
• Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation
• Firm management of cash flow and the challenges associated with quarterly seasonable sales trends.
• The role will involve a direct report – a financial assistant.

Financial Controller skills and qualifications

The successful candidate will need to clearly communicate financial information to senior management and must have the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
• A strong understanding of tax codes and laws
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to problem solve

The successful candidate will need to evidence previous experience in a managerial accounting position and have a suitable accounting qualification.

The candidate will report to the Group CFO.

Benefits

You will join a supportive team that values impactful work, personal development and continuous improvements.

This role will involve working at our office in the centre of Exeter on a Permanent, full-time basis.

You will be provided with a laptop and Mobile phone.

Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Health Shield

20 Days paid holiday, plus public holidays & discretionary Christmas shut down.

Nest Pension

Free onsite parking based on availability.

Starting salary will be £53,000 -£59,000 PA.

Please submit your CV to

[e-mail] or

Mrs K Wannell

Brigantes Consulting Ltd

Bradninch Hall

Castle Street

Exeter

Devon

EX4 3PL