Financial Controller

BTG Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BTG Recruitment in Lincoln is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead day-to-day financial control for a fast-growing SME with c.£30m turnover. You will report to the CFO and manage a small finance team while driving stock control and improvements across systems.

The role offers scope to structure processes, improve controls and influence reporting across manufacturing, distribution, retail and property, with significant impact on the business’s growth.

Qualifications

• Strong FC-level experience in SME or fast-moving business.
• Experience in stockholding environments (manufacturing, distribution, retail).
• Proven cash flow and working capital management skills.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Ability to improve financial controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of two Management Accountants and two Accounts Assistants.
• Produce and review management accounts across multiple group companies.
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations.
• Stock and inventory accounting.
• Strengthening financial controls and processes.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Improving reporting and management information.
• Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Managing financial information across several systems.
• Supporting the CFO with wider finance projects and growth.

Skills

FC-level experience

Stock accounting

Cash flow management

Excel skills

Finance team leadership

Multi-entity exposure

Process improvement

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller

Lincoln £75,000-£80,000
Predominantly office-based

Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME where there is plenty to improve, influence and develop?

We are working with a growing c£30m turnover group based in Lincoln to recruit a Financial Controller who will report directly to the CFO and take a leading role in the day-to-day management of the finance function.

The group operates across manufacturing, distribution, retail and property, with five companies and a finance team of four. The business has grown significantly and continues to evolve, so this role would suit someone who enjoys bringing structure, improving controls and getting properly underneath the numbers.

The role

Reporting to the CFO, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial control and reporting across the group, including:

• Leading and developing a team of two Management Accountants and two Accounts Assistants
• Producing and reviewing management accounts across multiple group companies
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations
• Stock and inventory accounting
• Strengthening financial controls and processes
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Improving reporting and management information
• Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Managing financial information across several systems
• Supporting the CFO with wider finance projects and continued business growth

A particularly important part of the role will be ensuring strong financial control around stock.

The business is also developing bonded and customs warehouse operations, so previous experience of bonded warehousing, excise duty, customs or other regulated stock environments would be particularly valuable.

The person

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or Head of Finance who enjoys remaining close to the detail.

You are likely to have:

• Strong Financial Controller-level experience
• Experience within an SME or fast-moving business
• Strong stock and inventory accounting knowledge
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail or another stockholding environment
• Strong cash flow and working capital experience
• Experience managing and developing a finance team
• Exposure to multiple companies or entities
• A track record of improving financial controls and processes
• Strong Excel skills
• A practical, hands-on approach

Experience of bonded warehouses, customs, excise-controlled products or regulated stock would be a significant advantage, although it is not essential.

Why consider it?

This is a role with real scope to make an impact.
You will work closely with an experienced CFO while retaining significant responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, team and controls.
It offers the opportunity to join a growing business undergoing significant change, improve the finance function and play an important part in developing reporting, stock control, cash management and processes across the group.
It should particularly appeal to someone who enjoys the pace and variety of an SME and wants a senior finance role where they can still see the direct impact of the work they do,

Salary: £75,000-£80,000
Location: Lincoln, LN6
Working pattern: Predominantly office-based
If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broad, hands-on role within a growing Lincolnshire business, we would be keen to speak with you.