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Financial Controller
£70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus & benefits
Are you a technically strong Financial Controller with the comfort and ability to lead a small team in a hands on and varied environment? We’re exclusively partnered with a leading FMCG business as we recruit a senior leader as Financial Controller into this permanent role.
About the Company:
- £100m revenue, c.100 employees in a well-run and longstanding business
- Collaborative, energetic and fast-paced environment
- The UK’s market leader, and well positioned to continue to scale
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is pivotal to the organisation and takes complete control of the management accounts, P&L’s, reporting and process improvements within finance, whilst also being the main point of contact at year end for the Auditors.
We’re looking for a qualified, experienced and motivated Accountant who is comfortable with their technical knowledge and who will lead and motivate a team to drive process improvements across the finance function.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead month end and year end close processes – accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions
- Working capital management to include the multi-currency cash flow alongside planning and cash deposits
- Complete VAT Returns, corporation tax payments, duty deferment reconciliations and HMRC processes
- Produce board packs and management accounts for the Directors and Shareholders with commentary and top line analysis (GP, Stock, Cashflow)
- Drive continual improvement through regular review of process and development of existing and new platforms
- Prepare budgets and re-forecasts and maintain and develop the bespoke platforms used
- Working closely with the Commercial Finance team, a rolling GP Review including review of customer account plans and necessary GP adjustment
- Liaise with external auditors and lead the annual audit to produce statutory accounts and coordinate information requests
- Manage, mentor, motivate and appraise a team of six staff
- Oversee the management of AP, AR and Accounts Marketing
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The Ideal Candidate:
- Ideally fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5 years’ experience within similar positions
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
- Intermediate Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP).
- Understanding of how data can be used to drive business performance
- Proven record of managing staff members to high levels of individual performance
- Ability to build relationships internally with stakeholders of varying levels
What they Offer:
- Competitive salary: £70,000 - £85,000
- Performance-based bonus up to 10%
- 6% Pension scheme
- 25 days + bank
- Hybrid Working (3 days in)
How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.
About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.
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