Job Description
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.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 ResponsibilitiesFull responsibility for the end-to-end finance function, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliationsOwnership of the month-end close process, ensuring management accounts are delivered on time with robust variance analysisManagement of VAT, statistical reporting, and all government returns in line with strict deadlinesReview and authorisation of bank payments and oversight of daily cash flow management and forecastingInvoice finance reconciliations and returnsEnsuring compliance with funding covenants and managing loan stock drawdownsPreparation and analysis of reports relating to stock funding and payments between stock classesOversight of Hong Kong management and statutory accountsFull oversight of payroll administrationLiaison with external auditors and other third partiesFixed asset managementInvestigation and analysis of expenditure to ensure adherence to company policyCollaboration with the Finance Manager and Board Directors on finance initiatives and process improvementsOccasional visits to suppliers and customers, with potential overseas travelSkills & Experience RequiredQualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with ongoing CPDProven experience managing a finance team, with strong people and stakeholder management skillsExperience of payroll, VAT compliance, and broader business finance issuesStrong analytical capability with excellent attention to detailAdvanced Excel and spreadsheet skillsConfident communicator with presentation experience to groups of up to 50 peopleAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressureForward-thinking mindset, with the ability to recommend and implement system and process improvementsWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary4-day working week (Monday - Thursday)27 days holidayLife insurance (4x salary) and medical cash planAuto-enrolment pension schemeLong-service recognition and gift cards at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years25-year long service award (£1,000 holiday voucher)House move dayEmployee BBQs and regular engagement eventsModern, open-plan, air-conditioned office environmentRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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