Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days a year + bank holidays

Death In Service - 4 x salary

Health cash plan

Pension 4% employers

Job summary

Prime Appointments is recruiting a Financial Controller for a rapidly expanding manufacturing business on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. The role offers £75,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on experience and reports to the Finance Director.

You will lead a team of three, oversee stock reconciliation in Sage 200, and drive cashflow, VAT, budgeting, and monthly management accounts. Prior manufacturing experience and ACCA/CIMA qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential; FCCA leadership considered.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance professional.
• Experience in import/export and manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and reconciliation of stock on Sage 200 ERP.
• Manage cashflow and improve AR/AP processes.
• Ensure timely VAT returns.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Monitor financial performance against budget.
• Run day-to-day accounting operations within the finance team.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 staff.
• Oversee monthly payroll for 25–30 staff.
• Manage import/export financial administration and controls.
• Prepare group monthly management accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

Education

ACCA/CIMA certification

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

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 accountsIndustry: 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

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