Financial Controller - Biggleswade, United Kingdom - SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Financial Controller vacancy - Hybrid Working 2 / 3 days in the office

The business is a highly successful manufacturing company in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

With UK turnover in excess of £170m, but part of a £1bn turnover group, the business is currently experiencing growth and as such is seeking to strengthen its financeteam.

Managing and overseeing the financial reporting, commercial accounting and AP/AR functions of a business in Central Bedfordshire. Responsible for maintaining and implementing financial control and driving improvements to financial processes.

Reporting into the UK Finance Director:
Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the daytoday running and financial management of the business including oversight of general ledger postings and transactions.
Management of five direct reports.
Supervision of the month end process and the production of monthly management accounts.
Review of monthly management accounts including detailed monthly P&L reviews and challenge of balance sheet reconciliations, leading to the identification of risks and opportunities. Responsible for ensuring that applicable accounting standards are beingadhered to.
Producing accurate and insightful MI and KPI analysis.
Production of departmental/segmental P&L reporting on a monthly basis.
Budgeting and preparation of monthly board packs
Ensure Fixed Assets and HP reconciliations are updated and maintained.
Review of monthly VAT returns submitted to HMRC, including dealing with all import and export documentation.
Liaising with commercial/operational functions regularly regarding the financial performance of departments/segments within the business.
Responsible for delivering annual integrated budgets and quarterly reforecasts, as well as assisting with additional budgetary tasks.
Responsible for the submission of company shortterm and longterm cash flow forecasts.
Managing the production of and reviewing yearend audit packs before they are submitted to external auditors. Actively resolving any audit queries.
Adhoc tasks/projects.

Requirements:

Qualified accountant with 5+ year's post qualified experience.
Statutory and management reporting background essential. Audit trained preferred.
Strong communicator and leadership skills with proven experience of managing teams.
Manufacturing experience including stock essential
Ability to challenge and stand firm with senior management.
A selfstarter who is able to manage and prioritise deadlines as well as manage expectations upwards.