P&C Financial Controller

The One Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

The One Group is seeking a Financial Controller to join our finance team in a hybrid role based in mid Essex. This senior, hands-on position reports to the Finance Director and has full responsibility for financial reporting, control and analysis across the business.

You will lead day-to-day and month-end processes, maintain strong control frameworks, drive budgeting and forecasting, and guide the finance team while supporting audits and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial control and reporting.
• Experience in highly controlled environments.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and systems understanding.
• Experience with SAP Business One or S/4HANA beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly financial reporting to gross margin.
• Review revenue, cost of sales and inventory-related accounts.
• Prepare and approve month-end journals and VAT returns.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of strong financial controls.
• Budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Intercompany reconciliations.
• Supporting annual and interim audits.
• Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
• Deputising for the Finance Director as required.
• Proactively identifying areas for process improvement and strengthening controls.
• Maintaining and monitoring control frameworks for key management accounting processes.
• Managing the finance team.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA

5+ years

Financial control

Analytical

Excel

Systems understanding

Communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

ACCA or CIMA

Tools

SAP Business One

S/4HANA

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Hybrid (3 days in the office in mid Essex and 2 days at home)

Salary: circa £65,000 + Benefits

We’re supporting a growing organisation in the appointment of a Financial Controller into a senior, hands‑on role within the finance team. This position sits as number two to the Finance Director and has full responsibility for financial reporting, control and analysis across the business.

This role is well suited to a technically strong Financial Controller who enjoys ownership of the numbers, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and plays an active role in driving financial discipline and continuous improvement.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day, monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring the P&L and balance sheet are accurate, well controlled and delivered in line with Group deadlines.

• Full ownership of monthly financial reporting to gross margin
• Review and control of revenue, cost of sales and inventory‑related accounts
• Preparation and approval of month‑end journals and VAT returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of strong financial controls
• Budgeting and forecasting processes
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Supporting annual and interim audits
• Supporting the Finance Director with ad‑hoc analysis and reporting
• Deputising for the Finance Director as required
• Proactively identifying areas for process improvement and strengthening controls
• Maintaining and monitoring control frameworks for key management accounting processes
• Managing the finance team

About You

• Full ACCA or CIMA qualification
• At least 5 years’ post‑qualification experience
• Strong background in financial control and reporting
• Experience working in a highly controlled environment
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel capability and good systems understanding
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A continuous improvement mindset and hands‑on approach
• Experience working with SAP Business One or S/4HANA would be beneficial