A fantastic opportunity to join a growing SME business (£50m turnover) as Group Financial Controller.

Role Overview

• A leading brand B2B Leisure industry manufacturer / distributor , with £50mm turnover and growing
• Looking for a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function - long term career opportunity and progressive path
• Leading across the Group, reporting to the board.
• The long-term aim is for someone to develop and progress into group FD and partner the management team in their strategic growth plans
• This is a very hands-on role, requiring a candidate with a can-do attitude and a strong background in accountancy looking for the next long-term step in their career.
• Based in Basildon, Essex
• Full time, permanent and on site. Mon – Thurs: 8.30 – 17:00 and Fri: 8.30 – 16.00
• Salary competitive ; Pension; Car
• 25 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays

Take responsibility for ensuring that the financial processes, systems and controls are operating effectively

• Leading and managing finance team of 4/5 in UK and oversight for European entities
• Managing transactional team, overseeing and reviewing sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash posting, credit cards, expenses and all general ledger entries.
• Responsibility for all Group Entities
• Preparation of and review of consolidated Management Accounts
• Stock valuation and reporting, including goods in transit, stock accrual and FX
• Performance against budget appraisal and reporting
• Cash flow management
• Budget preparation
• Handling VAT, PAYE and Tax duties, including corporation tax.
• Preparing and completing monthly payroll
• Responsibility for maintaining statutory records for the business
• Company Secretarial
• Liaise with auditors and preparing audit packs
• Project management of process changes and implementations

The position requires an experienced FC who comes from a background in SME’s and enjoys working as part of a team culture

• Minimum of five years’ experience at Financial Controller level, managing a Finance team.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent and background of strong academic results
• Experience in manufacturing / distribution sector essential
• Experience of group accounting
• Extensive experience with foreign purchases, payments, stock valuation and accounting
• Very strong Excel and IT skills
• Analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Attention to detail, highly literate and numerate
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel