Financial Controller An experienced Finance Professional is needed to undertake all aspects of the financial management within our client's growing company, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation. This is a very successful growing business with a current turnover of £15m. This person will work closely with the Managing Director and operational staff to gain a full understanding of all aspects of the business and enable them to: improve profitability by identifying and tackling inefficiencies A key part of the role is to identify and implement cost savings in all aspects of the business. This person will be a key part of the management team and will be involved at a strategic level within the company and will also present to the Team at the monthly management meetings. Skills: Qualified accountant with experience in a similar role. A proven track record of driving improvements and saving costs. Experience with foreign currency transactions and foreign currency bank and ledger management. Strong Excel skills. Ideally experience in an Import/Export business and knowledge of FOB and DOP Duties: Responsible for all financial operations of the company including reporting, invoicing, cash management, stock control, sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger and fixed assets. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting and ensure the integrity of the ledgers and associated systems. Ensure the nominal ledger is accurate and that key nominal ledger accounts are reconciled each month. Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts. Investigate and report variances. Prepare year-end accounts and audit pack. Prepare annual budgets and monthly financial forecasts. Continuous monitoring and auditing of gross margins. Develop and publish daily/weekly/monthly profitability, yield, variance reports etc. to improve the information available to support decision making. Ensure that financial controls are in place and adhered to across the business. Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory issues. Be the main point of contact to external auditors and provide all required information. Responsible for management of company's invoice financing facility.