Financial Controller

An established and successful electrical wholesale business is looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the company.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. With a significant number of transactions moving through the business, strong cash flow management and financial control will be absolutely central to the position.
Managing a team of 4 finance staff, youll oversee the finance function while providing accurate, timely information to support the senior management team and wider business.

The Role  Key responsibilities will include:
Managing and developing a finance team of 4
Taking ownership of cash flow management, forecasting and working capital
Overseeing a high volume of financial transactions
Producing monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Managing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
Monitoring debtor and creditor positions
Bank reconciliations and management of banking requirements
VAT returns and other statutory financial requirements
Maintaining robust financial controls, processes and procedures
Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants/auditors
Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to senior management
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and efficiencies
The Candidate
Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar
Strong practical experience of cash flow and working capital management

Experience with in a high-volume transactional environment
Previous responsibility for managing a small finance team
Strong management accounts and reporting experience
Excellent attention to detail and financial controls
A commercial, pragmatic approach with the ability to see beyond the numbers
Confidence working closely with senior management

Experience with in wholesale, distribution, electrical, manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced sector would be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function within an established electrical wholesale business.