Reporting into the FD, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in implementing robust financial controls, and improving the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure.

Client Details

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our client, a niche business based in North Kent on a full time and permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and demonstrable involvement in business strategy, commercial thinking and leading projects.

As Financial Controller, you will drive financial control, enhance reporting processes, and streamline day-to-day operations to better support the business' growth trajectory.

Description

Financial Controller duties include;

• Produce monthly balance sheet reviews for review with FD ensuring any discrepancies are fully investigated and rectified.
• Ensure monthly journals are being processed in a timely and accurate manner and that robust reconciliations are in place, and are maintained.
• Ensure there is a clear audit trail between Group reporting and other internal and statutory reporting.
• Review and ensure that the VAT returns are subject to robust review ahead of submission and raise queries.
• Maintenance of PO and invoice approval matrix, working with IT to introduce a more productive PO process.
• Ownership of day-to-day audit process ensuring audit is taken to completion efficiently and audit fees are minimised.
• Collaborate with FD to develop a reliable, data driven, cash forecasting model, ensuring forecast is kept up to date with actuals and evolving cashflow expectations.
• Work with the FD to develop and embed a finance lead business partnering culture within the business.
• Team Management (6 reports) - ensuring effective distribution of workload, always seeking out efficiency opportunities and systems and process improvements.

Profile

The successful Financial Controller should have/ be:

• Formally qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience
• Previous people/ team management experience is required
• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience, with expertise in financial controls, management reporting and cost analysis
• Financial Modelling experience desirable
• Previous system implementation experience ideal (will be moving onto MS Dynamics)
• A commercial mindset, able and willing to offer insight on both opportunities and potential risks.
• The ability to clearly communicate technically complex financial issues.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organisation skills and a flexible approach to dealing with deadlines.
• Strong analytic skills and high levels of attention to detail.

• MUST DRIVE due to location

Job Offer

• Competitive salary estimated between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
• A permanent role with opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive company culture and a collaborative working environment.
• Potential for additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a thriving business in North Kent. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today.