Financial Controller

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

Candidate requirements:

• 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 accountsIndustry: 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

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