Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller | 8 months | Essex (5 days per week in office)
Responsibilities

• Management of Finance Team of 6 via 2 direct reports - Managing and mentoring the accounting team (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Control).
• Financial Reporting:
  Overseeing the month-end and year-end "close" process. Ensuring the delivery of accurate balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow reports.
• Development of commercial reporting for sales and marketing teams
• Development of dispute resolution process in US Accounts receivable area.
• Supporting the FY27 budget process
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  Enforcing policies to prevent fraud and errors. Ensuring the company adheres to local and international standards.
• Cash Flow Management:
  Monitoring liquidity to ensure the company can meet its obligations (payroll, suppliers) and managing banking relationships.
• Provide support to Sage X3 system development project
• Lead the year end audit process
• Lead tax projects such as R&D, Capital Allowance review, Settlement Agreement & P11d
• Manage Corporation Tax instalments and assist in the year end assessment.
• Review and approve expenses for the Executive team
• Lead the Group Insurance renewal process

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified
• Advanced Excel:
  Proficiency in complex modelling, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs/Macros is a standard baseline.
• Manufacturing/FMCG/Stock experience preferred ideally in an SME company
• Commercial experience of supporting performance of sales teams ideal as well as highly skilled with strong accounting experience