At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team and manage day-to-day financial operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic SME with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Office-based role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial management and drive business success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in management accounting and team leadership.
Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute hands‑on accountant to join an SME business with 2 entities as the Financial Controller.
Financial Controller – Responsibilities
- Managing a small finance team, overseeing the day-to-day financial operations within the company.
- Producing the monthly management accountants including variance analysis and commentary for local and Group management.
- Providing accurate analysis of costs, margins and profitability.
- Tracking costs monthly against budgets, flagging up trends and investigating variances.
- Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
- Managing regular stock and general supplier payments and expenses.
- Preparing and submitting monthly payroll and pension.
- Ownership of the year end accounts processes to prepare information for Group.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
- Managing the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors.
- Implementing and maintaining financial controls and processes, actively contributing to development of company processes.
- Monitoring accuracy of financial systems across the business and working with others on continuous improvement and best practice.
Financial Controller – The Rewards
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000pa
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, PMI, etc
Hours: Mon - Fri, 37.5hrs, 8:30am - 5pm
Location: In office, 4 days per week in WSM and 1 day per week near Gloucester
Financial Controller – The Person
- This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience gained in manufacturing or similar.
- You'll be a first-rate communicator with experience of staff management and finance business partnering of operational colleagues.
- Experience of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and financial analysis such as cost, margin, WIP analysis.
- You will enjoy using your data analysis skills to provide clarity to the business.
- A natural problem-solver you'll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast-paced businesses.
- You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the business.
- Confidence with tech and an excellent understanding of Finance Systems and Excel.
- Full driving licence
Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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Financial Controller in Weston-super-Mare employer: Isca Recruitment Ltd
Isca Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Clyst St Mary where employees can thrive in their roles. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company provides ample opportunities for advancement within the supply chain sector, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday. Join a team that values proactive contributions and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
