Overview
A Financial Controller is needed with short notice for an interim period of 3 – 6 months for a well-established manufacturer, based in the Wolverhampton area.
Client Details
A values-driven company that believe their success is down to it’s people, they have been a leader in their sector for nearly four decades.
Description
- The preparation of precise, consistent, and timely monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations accompanied by comprehensive analysis.
- Conducting weekly profit and loss assessments across three locations for reporting purposes.
- Providing in-depth reporting and analysis of revenue and expenses to facilitate critical business decisions and enhance process and reporting efficiencies.
- Performing detailed cost analysis for key clients and participating in the modelling of costs and pricing for prospective new contracts.
- Collaborating closely with the Accounts Department to ensure the fulfillment of their responsibilities while promoting consistency and the establishment of best practices throughout the function.
- Liaising with external auditors
- Preparing statutory accounts from trial balance.
- Ensuring the effective and timely dissemination of business KPIs and MI to all management levels.
- Reviewing, updating, and implementing current internal accounting systems, as well as introducing new systems and controls when necessary.
- Maintaining the General Ledger, which includes establishing new accounts and cost centres as needed, ensuring the reconciliation of control accounts, and overseeing the allocation of expenditures to cost centres.
- Accurate processing of all supplier invoices and ensuring their timely payment, primarily through BACS.
- Assisting the Finance Director in managing all company bank accounts, including company credit cards, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet expenditure needs, optimizing the return on excess funds, and maintaining regular communication with the company’s bankers.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly VAT returns and EU sales, as well as providing guidance on compliance with VAT regulations as required.
Profile
A successful Financial Controller should have:
- Extensive experience in preparing month-end reports and conducting analyses for management presentations. While ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications are preferred, substantial relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of formal qualifications
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including lookups, pivot tables, and complex formulas
- Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential, along with a solid understanding of commercial dynamics
- A strong track record in development and coaching of a small team
Job Offer
- A competitive daily rate ranging from £500-£600
- The opportunity to work in a leading FMCG company.
- Exposure to a wide range of financial operations within the industry.
- An inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven culture.
