Role Purpose

Responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting business performance through insightful analysis and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting.

* Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.

* Prepare statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP/IFRS.

* Maintain and enhance financial controls, policies, and procedures.

* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

* Deliver variance analysis and commentary on financial performance.

* Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital (debtors, creditors, inventory).

* Support credit control and payment processes.

* Provide financial insight and business partnering to senior stakeholders.

* Support decision-making with financial analysis and modelling.

* Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requirements.

* Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and other regulations.

* Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.

* Support financial systems development and automation.

* Supervise and develop members of the finance team.

* Set objectives, conduct appraisals, and support team development.

Person Specification

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

* Experience in a Financial Controller or similar role within an SME.

* Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

* Good understanding of financial controls and reporting standards.

* Advanced Excel and strong financial systems experience.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

* Experience in multi-entity or group environments.

* Exposure to manufacturing, retail, or service-based SMEs.

* Experience improving financial systems and processes.

* Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team