Financial Controller

Michael Page

  • Dartford, Kent
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Reporting into the FD, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in implementing robust financial controls, and improving the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure.Financial Controller duties include;
  • Produce monthly balance sheet reviews for review with FD ensuring any discrepancies are fully investigated and rectified.
  • Ensure monthly journals are being processed in a timely and accurate manner and that robust reconciliations are in place, and are maintained.
  • Ensure there is a clear audit trail between Group reporting and other internal and statutory reporting.
  • Review and ensure that the VAT returns are subject to robust review ahead of submission and raise queries.
  • Maintenance of PO and invoice approval matrix, working with IT to introduce a more productive PO process.
  • Ownership of day-to-day audit process ensuring audit is taken to completion efficiently and audit fees are minimised.
  • Collaborate with FD to develop a reliable, data driven, cash forecasting model, ensuring forecast is kept up to date with actuals and evolving cashflow expectations.
  • Work with the FD to develop and embed a finance lead business partnering culture within the business.
  • Team Management - ensuring effective distribution of workload, always seeking out efficiency opportunities and systems and process improvements.
Hybrid working (2 days on-site)Excellent opportunity to play a key commercial role and have your voice heardThe successful Financial Controller should have/ be:
  • Formally qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • Previous people/ team management exerience is required
  • Strong management accounting and business partnering experience, with expertise in financial controls, management reporting and cost analysis
  • A commercial mindset, able and willing to offer insight on both opportunities and potential risks.
  • The ability to clearly communicate technically complex financial issues.
  • Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organisation skills and a flexible approach to dealing with deadlines.
  • Strong analytic skills and high levels of attention to detail.
  • MUST DRIVE due to location
We are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our client, a niche business based in North Kent on a full time and permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and demonstrable involvement in business strategy, commercial thinking and leading projects.As Financial Controller, you will drive financial control, enhance reporting processes, and streamline day-to-day operations to better support the business' growth trajectory.
  • Competitive salary estimated between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
  • A permanent role with opportunities for professional development.
  • Supportive company culture and a collaborative working environment.
  • Potential for additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a thriving business in North Kent. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today.

Michael Page