Mapped Recruitment
Financial Controller
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Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a growth, design-led manufacturer and distributor of products across the UK, EMEA, and the Middle East. A brand with a global and long-standing presence which, since launching in the UK in 2021, has grown to circa £6 million TO.
The team is now looking to hire a technically strong Financial Controller to join the team to create value not just report it. The successful candidate will be joining a lean, ambitious business reporting directly to the General Manager and supervising one Finance Assistant with support from a fractional CFO.
This role suits a technically strong, self-sufficient finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing or product-led environment and is comfortable working autonomously and happy to take ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
Month-End Close
- Lead and own the monthly close process, including all balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and journals
- Prepare and analyse month-end trial balances, balance sheet analyses, and supporting schedules
- Manage AP and AR reconciliation, aged item resolution, and variance analysis
- Oversee fixed asset register, depreciation, and periodic physical verification
- Reduce close timeframes and improve process accuracy over time
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Management Reporting
- Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for senior leadership
- Build and communicate financial budgets; track and report variances against plan
- Produce weekly revenue and cash flow forecasts
- Provide site/production P&L reports and monthly financial snapshots
- Recommend operational improvements to enhance financial performance
Business Partnering & Strategy
- Partner closely with the General Manager on cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation decisions
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight
- Implement financial strategy, including risk minimisation and opportunity forecasting
- Contribute to the company achieving its financial and operational targets
Finance Operations & Compliance
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- Maintain financial systems, internal controls, and accounting compliance with UK regulatory obligations
- Coordinate finance activities across departments to deliver on objectives
- Manage and mentor the finance team, including the offshore finance function
Key Requirements:
- Open to both qualified accountants and qualified by experience. My client values the right experience and person over anything else
- Xero experience is essential; you must be proficient and able to own the system
- Industry experience in manufacturing is a bonus
- Proven business partnering capability able to translate numbers into decisions for non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable working autonomously in a high growth, lean business environment
- Strong month-end close skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
- Exceptional communication skills and aptitude to work with Exec level stakeholders
📍 This role is based in central London, Old Street area, and ideally is office-based, but 4 days in the office and 1 day at home can be considered
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