Financial Controller

Financial Controlling Manager

Essex

Competitive salary + car allowance + clear development pathway

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently recruiting for a Financial Controlling Manager on behalf of a leading business based in Essex. The successful applicant will play a critical role in partnering with senior management to drive business performance and ensure financial integrity.

Our client is looking for someone with a strong background operating in a similar role who can demonstrate strong analytical skills, has experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and business case preparation.

• Overseeing the financial reporting process
• Providing insights to management to drive business performance
• Managing the Financial Controlling team whilst working closely with the wider accounting team
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability
• Drive the implementation of new reporting tools and processes
• Working closely with the management team including MD and Directors
• Ensure a smooth closing process liaising with Finance and other stakeholders across the business
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process

• Over 5 years’ experience in financial controlling
• Educated to degree level (within finance) OR qualified Accountant
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and business case development