Financial Controller
1 day ago
Braintree
A quickly expanding manufacturing company on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller. This is a permanent position paying between £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience. As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director and manage a team of three direct reports. The company has doubled its turnover over the past two years and is now looking for a forward-thinking, proactive finance leader who can help drive the business forward and maintain the strong growth trajectory achieved in recent years. • Overseeing the financial control and reconciliation of stock held on the company's Sage 200 ERP system, with an inventory value of approximately £1 million, ensuring stock records are accurate, • Cashflow management, overseeing cash, whilst making account receivable and payable processes more efficient, • Oversee and ensure that VAT returns are completed in a timely manner, • Supporting of the annual budgeting process, • Monitor financial performance against budget, • Managing all day-to-day accounting operations within the finance team such as purchase, sales & general ledger, in addition to the banking facilities, • You will be leading and mentoring a team of 3 staff within the accounts department, • Monthly payroll of between 25 - 30 staff, • Strong understanding of import and export processes, including the financial administration and controls associated with international shipments and transactions, • Completing group monthly management accounts for finance director to review, • Essential to be ACCA or CIMA qualified - Ideally looking for a FCCA Leader, • Prior experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance role previously, • Import / Export Process experience required, • Work history within a manufacturing environment is needed, • Background using Sage 200 or other sage products is beneficial, • Strong Leadership skills, • Exposure to Inter-company accounts Industry: Accountancy & Finance • 25 days plus bank holiday, • Death In Service - 4 x salary, • Health cash plan, • Pension 4% employers, • Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage #J-18808-Ljbffr