Financial Controller

Overview

Financial Controller | North West London | FMCG Lifestyle Brand | £65-75,000 + bens

This dynamic lifestyle brand based in North West London is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee the day to day running of its busy finance function and act as a No 2 to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in building financial budgeting and forecasting models including Cashflow, P&L, Balance Sheet and Production Standard Costs across all business divisions to ensure robust financial monitoring and evaluation
• Develop and maintain financial controls around accounting systems and policies
• Ownership of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary
• Follow through and review all ERP system postings, period closure and opening of periods, month end journal for depreciation, accruals and prepayments, reconciliation of balance sheet to ledger
• Review all year end procedures leading to statutory financials and audit
• Quarterly VAT reporting
• Manage AR/AP Teams and cash flow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Dealing with external advisors on capital allowances for new distillery
• Lead and support the Finance system implementation
• Maintain CAPEX schedules and other major overheads costs

Qualifications & Experience

The business is looking for a Qualified Financial Controller (or a Finance Manager wanting a step up) with a background in an FMCG, retail or stock based business. You will have proven experience of leading and developing a finance team and strong ERP systems knowledge. Hands-on experience with month-end, year-end, and statutory reporting, and an understanding of HMRC reporting requirements would be useful. This is an excellent opportunity to join a development business at an exciting time in its evolution.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Retail
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• Accounting

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