Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a growing and well-established business in Wisbech to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a senior, hands-on role offering full ownership of the finance function, close collaboration with the Board, and the opportunity to drive process improvement across the business.
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Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead a team of five and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant operation of all financial ledgers and reporting across the group.
Key Responsibilities
Full responsibility for the end-to-end finance function, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations
Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring management accounts are delivered on time with robust variance analysis
Management of VAT, statistical reporting, and all government returns in line with strict deadlines
Review and authorisation of bank payments and oversight of daily cash flow management and forecasting
Invoice finance reconciliations and returns
Ensuring compliance with funding covenants and managing loan stock drawdowns
Preparation and analysis of reports relating to stock funding and payments between stock classes
Oversight of Hong Kong management and statutory accounts
Full oversight of payroll administration
Liaison with external auditors and other third parties
Fixed asset management
Investigation and analysis of expenditure to ensure adherence to company policy
Collaboration with the Finance Manager and Board Directors on finance initiatives and process improvements
Occasional visits to suppliers and customers, with potential overseas travel
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with ongoing CPD
Proven experience managing a finance team, with strong people and stakeholder management skills
Experience of payroll, VAT compliance, and broader business finance issues
Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills
Confident communicator with presentation experience to groups of up to 50 people
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure
Forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to recommend and implement system and process improvements
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
4-day working week (Monday - Thursday)
27 days holiday
Life insurance (4x salary) and medical cash plan
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Long-service recognition and gift cards at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years
25-year long service award (£1,000 holiday voucher)
House move day
Employee BBQs and regular engagement events
Modern, open-plan, air-conditioned office environment
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