Job Description
Financial Controller - Perm
£60,000 - £70,000
Basildon - Hybrid
Overview of the role
This is a newly expanded role within the finance team, acting as the number two to the Finance Director. The position will take ownership of the day-to-day, monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring the P&L and associated balance sheet are reported accurately and within group deadlines.
Working closely with the wider finance team, you will provide financial reporting, analysis and oversight of key accounting processes, while supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.
You will also support a range of finance projects across the business, including involvement in a wider systems implementation programme.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Production and review of monthly management accounts, reporting down to gross margin in line with group reporting deadlines
• Review of financials prepared by the FP&A Analyst and ensuring accuracy of reporting
• Review of invoice postings and revenue recognition for the period
• Reconciliation of revenue and preparation of associated journals
• Preparation and approval of month end journals
• Review and control of key cost of goods sold accounts including inventory, bad debts and carriage costs
• Management of intercompany reconciliations
• Production and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations including inventory provisions
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process across the business
• Supporting the Finance Director with financial reporting, analysis and ad hoc requests
• Assisting with annual and interim audit processes
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and strengthening financial controls
• Deputising for the Finance Director where required
• Supporting finance related projects including systems and process improvements
Skills and experience
• Fully qualified accountant ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Strong experience in management accounts and financial reporting
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet strict reporting deadlines
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to support change
• Strong Excel skills and good systems awareness
• Experience of SAP Business One or similar ERP systems would be beneficial