At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and manage a team to drive business growth.
- Company: Rapidly growing manufacturing company in Braintree, Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health cash plan, pension, and more perks.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on financial strategy.
- Qualifications: ACCA or CIMA qualified with leadership experience in finance.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
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 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 accounts.
Company Perks:
- Health cash plan.
- Pension 4% employers.
- Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage.
Financial Controller in Braintree employer: Prime Appointments
Prime Appointments is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Witham where you can thrive as a Hybrid Driver & Warehouse Operator. With competitive benefits such as overtime after probation, 20 days holiday, and a workplace pension, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Join us for a rewarding career that values reliability and provides opportunities for varied daily tasks.
