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Financial Controller

Braintree
£75k – £85k/yr
Posted about 19 hours ago
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£75,000 - £85,000 p/a

Braintree, Essex

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Financial Controller | Braintree, Essex | £75,000 - £85,000 per annum

A quickly expanding manufacturing company on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller. This is a permanent position paying between £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.

As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director and manage a team of three direct reports. The company has doubled its turnover over the past two years and is now looking for a forward-thinking, proactive finance leader who can help drive the business forward and maintain the strong growth trajectory achieved in recent years.

What will the role involve?

  • Overseeing the financial control and reconciliation of stock held on the company's Sage 200 ERP system, with an inventory value of approximately £1 million, ensuring stock records are accurate
  • Cashflow management, overseeing cash, whilst making account receivable and payable processes more efficient
  • Oversee and ensure that VAT returns are completed in a timely manner
  • Supporting of the annual budgeting process
  • Monitor financial performance against budget
  • Managing all day-to-day accounting operations within the finance team such as purchase, sales & general ledger, in addition to the banking facilities
  • You will be leading and mentoring a team of 3 staff within the accounts department
  • Monthly payroll of between 25 - 30 staff
  • Strong understanding of import and export processes, including the financial administration and controls associated with international shipments and transactions
  • Completing group monthly management accounts for finance director to review

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  • Essential to be ACCA or CIMA qualified - Ideally looking for a FCCA Leader
  • Prior experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance role previously
  • Import / Export Process experience required
  • Work history within a manufacturing environment is needed
  • Background using Sage 200 or other sage products is beneficial
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Exposure to Inter-company accounts

Industry

Accountancy & Finance

Company Perks

  • 25 days plus bank holiday
  • Death In Service - 4 x salary
  • Health cash plan
  • Pension 4% employers
  • Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

If you are a qualified Financial Controller who believes that they would be well suited to this role, apply online today!

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Skills

Financial Control
Cashflow Management
VAT Returns
Budgeting
Payroll Management
Import and Export Processes
Management Accounts
Leadership
Mentoring
Inter-company Accounts
Sage 200
Inventory Reconciliation

Location

Braintree, England, United Kingdom

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