Financial Controller / Finance Manager| North West London | Lifestyle Brand | £65-75,000 + benefits
A dynamic lifestyle brand based in North West London is looking for a Qualified Financial Controller / Finance Manager to oversee the day to day running of its busy finance function and act as a No 2 to the Finance Director.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support the Finance Director in building financial budgeting and forecasting models including Cashflow, P&L, Balance Sheet and Production Standard Costs across all business divisions to ensure robust financial monitoring and evaluation
* Develop and maintain financial controls around accounting systems and policies.
* Ownership of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary .
* Follow through and review all ERP system postings, period closure and opening of periods, month end journal for depreciation, accruals and prepayments, reconciliation of balance sheet to ledger.
* Review all year end procedures leading to statutory financials and audit.
* Quarterly VAT reporting
* Manage AR/AP Teams and cash flow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations .
* Dealing with external advisors on capital allowances for new distillery.
* Lead and support the Finance system implementation
* Maintain CAPEX schedules and other major overheads costs
The business is looking for a Qualified Financial Controller / Finance Manager with a background in an FMCG, retail or stock based business. You will have proven experience of leading and developing a finance team and strong ERP systems knowledge. Hands-on experience with month-end, year-end, and statutory reporting and an understanding of HMRC reporting requirements would be useful.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a development business at an exciting time in its evolution.