FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER
ENFIELD
UP TO £65,000 BASE + £5,000 CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS + PRIVATE HEALTH
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're exclusively partnering with a highly successful business in Enfield that's in the process of modernising its finance function, making this a key hire for the next phase of growth.
They're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Financial Controller / Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a small team, and work closely with the wider business across management accounts, business partnering, and systems and process improvements.
It's a great opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience managing asset registers and depreciation of high-value assets, alongside SME experience (either current or previous), to join a forward-thinking business where you have the potential to reach a Finance Director status in the future.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
As Financial Controller, you'll be reporting to the MD, leading a team of 3 and taking full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function
Ownership of monthly management accounts, MI analysis, operational KPIs, and production of the board pack
Cashflow management and forecasting
Annual budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis
Partnering with department leads and the SLT to provide insight, challenge, and support decision-making
Reviewing and enhancing financial controls and processes
Leading systems migration from Sage to a modern ERP, alongside implementation of real-time KPI dashboards (e.g. Power BI)
Oversight of weekly and monthly payroll
Management of the asset register (inc. high value assets) and depreciation
Liaising with external accountants on year-end, audit, and statutory submissions
Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
Reviewing and refining the bonus scheme and reward model
Monthly reporting to the Group FD, plus ad hoc analysis, projects, and reporting THE PERSON
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential
Currently operating in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, or similar role (e.g. Senior Management Accountant), with experience leading a small finance team and delivering monthly management accounts
Experience within an SME environment (c. up to £40m turnover), either currently or previously
Background in an industrial sector (e.g. Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Construction, Plant Hire, Distribution), including experience of asset register management and depreciation of high-value assets (e.g. vehicles, machinery)
Strong systems experience, ideally including systems migration or implementation; Sage experience highly advantageous
Advanced MS Excel skills, with experience using tools such as Power BI
Effective business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholdersTO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Financial Controller / Finance Manager role via the advert for consideration.
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