Group Financial Controller

Mature Accountants Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B manufacturer is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function. The role requires a strong academic background, accountancy qualifications, and at least five years of experience in a similar position. Responsibilities include managing a finance team, overseeing financial processes, and ensuring effective cash flow management. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Essex, offering a competitive director package.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience at Financial Controller / FD level.
• Strong academic background and accountancy qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a finance team of 4/5 in the UK.
• Preparation and review of consolidated Management Accounts.
• Cash flow management and budget preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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A leading B2B manufacturer, with £50m turnover and growing, is looking for a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function.

Candidates will need to have a strong academic background and accountancy qualification.

• Reporting to the Board
• Very hands-on role, requiring a candidate with a can-do attitude and a strong background in accountancy looking for the next long-term step in their career.
• Based in Essex
• Full time, permanent, and on site. Mon - Thurs: 8.30 - 17:00 and Fri: 8.30 - 16.00
• Salary competitive director package plus car
• 25 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Must have a strong academic background

5 key areas that candidates must have experience of are listed below in order:

• Stock accounting, valuation, margin analysis
• Group accounting, consolidation
• Foreign suppliers, payments, treasury, FX management
• Cash flow

Take responsibility for ensuring that the financial processes, systems, and controls are operating effectively:

• Leading and managing a finance team of 4/5 in the UK and oversight for European entities
• Managing transactional team, overseeing and reviewing sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash posting, credit cards, expenses, and all general ledger entries.
• Responsibility for all Group Entities
• Preparation and review of consolidated Management Accounts
• Stock valuation and reporting, including goods in transit, stock accrual, and FX
• Performance against budget appraisal and reporting
• Cash flow management
• Budget preparation
• Handling VAT, PAYE, and Tax duties, including corporation tax.
• Preparing and completing monthly payroll
• Responsibility for maintaining statutory records for the business
• Company Secretarial
• Liaising with auditors and preparing audit packs
• Project management of process changes and implementations

Experience Required

The position requires an experienced FC who comes from a background in SMEs and enjoys working as part of a team culture.

• Minimum of five years’ experience at Financial Controller / FD level, managing a Finance team.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, with strong academic results
• Experience in manufacturing / distribution sector essential
• Experience of group accounting
• Extensive experience with foreign purchases, payments, stock valuation, and accounting
• Very strong Excel and IT skills
• Analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Attention to detail, highly literate and numerate
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Manufacturing

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