Financial Controller - Treasury, Tax & Inventory

Finest Brands; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Finest Brands, based in Cardiff, is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to own day-to-day financial operations and deliver timely, well-governed reporting.

You will produce monthly management accounts, manage treasury and tax compliance, oversee inventory reporting, and work with the leadership team to strengthen internal controls and forecasts. A hands-on role with hybrid on-site arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and statutory accounts experience.
• Practical treasury and cash flow management experience.
• Solid UK tax compliance knowledge (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE).
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
• Experience with inventory accounting and stock reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and multi-deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Manage treasury, banking relationships and cash forecasts.
• Oversee year-end statutory accounts and external audits.
• Ensure UK GAAP compliance and policy adherence.
• Deliver board and management reporting with variance notes.
• Oversee inventory valuation, stock movements and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and finance team development.

Skills

Excel skills

Technical accounting

Stock accounting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finest Brands, based in Cardiff, is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to own day-to-day financial operations and deliver timely, well-governed reporting.

You will produce monthly management accounts, manage treasury and tax compliance, oversee inventory reporting, and work with the leadership team to strengthen internal controls and forecasts. A hands-on role with hybrid on-site arrangements.