Financial Controller in London)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

A fast-growing manufacturing business is looking for a Financial Controller role. This is a key role in a highly successful and continuously expanding business based in London. This person will run a dynamic team of finance professionals taking responsibility for financial controls, reporting, and partnering with the business. This is a fantastic time to join a business in an exciting new growth phase which will include diversification and business acquisitions.

Duties:

1. Take the lead in initiating change in processes and systems implementation.
2. Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and coordinate and assign duties to the accounting teams as needed.
3. Prepare variance analysis on both the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
4. Evaluate departmental performance and make adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.
5. Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and reliable information.
6. Ensure the financial processes are robust, with appropriate controls and reconciliations.
7. Manage and ensure timely closure of both internal and external audits.
8. Propose solutions to streamline current processes/activities.
9. Oversee and support the preparation and review of account reconciliations.
10. Review and approve Journal Entries.
11. Partner with the Business to accomplish key objectives and KPIs.
12. Ensure statutory filings and audits are completed timely.
13. Complete all tax returns, including but not limited to corporation tax, VAT returns, and transfer pricing, working closely with external tax advisors and the tax department.

Experience/Key attributes:

1. Proven experience in driving change and process improvements.
2. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
3. Experience within a finance function, operating in a financial controller role.
4. Ideally have experience within manufacturing or FMCG industries.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
6. Strong influencing skills.
7. Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and quality.

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