Financial Controller

Seeking a fully Qualified Accountant with relevant experience. An exciting opportunity to make grow and develop a team and make a positive impact to the business.

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of maKPIs
• nagement accounts.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Deliver financial analysis and commentary to senior management.

2. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity position.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Optimise working capital through effective debtor and creditor management.
• Support banking relationships and funding requirements.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance.
• Analyse variances and provide commercial insight.
• Support strategic decision-making with financial modelling.

4. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems.

5. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Improve reporting systems, automation, and efficiencies.
• Foster a high-performance and collaborative culture.

5. Line Management - Credit Control Team

• Manage and develop the Credit Control function.
• Oversee debt collection strategies and customer account management.
• Ensure timely escalation of overdue accounts and disputes.
• Implement controls to minimise bad debt exposure.

6. Line Management - Accounts Payable Team

• Oversee the Accounts Payable process and supplier payment cycles.
• Ensure accurate invoice processing and approval workflows.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve payment queries.
• Strengthen financial controls within the purchase-to-pay process.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior finance role with 5-7 years' finance experience overall as a minimum.
• With 2-3 years in a senior finance or management role such as Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Team management experience is commonly required, particularly managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control functions.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes