About the job
1. The Financial Controller acts as a key partner to the Finance Manager, supporting strategic decision‑making, driving operational efficiency, and safeguarding the financial health of the business. Financial Controller will act as the Finance Manager’s right hand in ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and compliance.
2. The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting
3. This role oversees core accounting processes, statutory and group reporting, internal controls, and financial governance
Your tasks
4. Deliver month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with accounting standards
5. Ensure smooth completion of statutory accounts, audits and tax computations
6. Coordinate internal and external audits, providing audit‑ready documentation and clear explanations
7. Ensure Compliance with corporate and local standards, regulations and guidelines
8. Oversee accruals, provisions, and stock accounting to ensure accurate financial representation
9. Support with VAT filings and any other regulatory tasks including surveys completion for government bodies
10. Monitor working capital performance, including inventory, payables, and receivables
11. Maintain fixed assets register and review it regularly
12. Support accounting for leases – including cars and buildings etc.
13. Support credit controller with processes for credit control, order release/block, and cash‑flow monitoring
14. Support the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑term financial plans
15. Supports the Finance Manager in developing the finance team, embedding best practices, and maintaining high performance.
16. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools. Input into development of financial reporting
Requirements
17. Must live in the UK
18. Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CIMA, ACA with strong technical accounting knowledge
19. Strong expertise in management accounting, financial reporting, audit, tax computations
20. Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
21. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
22. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
23. Strong excel knowledge. Prior exposure to SAP is beneficial and supports success in this position
24. Experience 10-15 years in the accounting field is desirable
What we offer you
25. This is a fully remote working which offers flexible work from home arrangement.
26. Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
27. Other employee benefits
28. Discounts on Franke products