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Great Notley, Braintree, Essex County, CM7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-19
Listing for:
Prime Appointments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-19
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, Accounting & Finance, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) -
Management
Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Financial Controller | Braintree, Essex | £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
A quickly expanding manufacturing company on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller. This is a permanent position paying between £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director and manage a team of three direct reports. The company has doubled its turnover over the past two years and is now looking for a forward-thinking, proactive finance leader who can help drive the business forward and maintain the strong growth trajectory achieved in recent years.
What will the role involve?- Overseeing the financial control and reconciliation of stock held on the company's Sage 200 ERP system, with an inventory value of approximately £1 million, ensuring stock records are accurate
- Cashflow management, overseeing cash, whilst making account receivable and payable processes more efficient
- Oversee and ensure that VAT returns are completed in a timely manner
- Supporting of the annual budgeting process
- Monitor financial performance against budget
- Managing all day-to-day accounting operations within the finance team such as purchase, sales & general ledger, in addition to the banking facilities
- You will be leading and mentoring a team of 3 staff within the accounts department
- Monthly payroll of between 25 - 30 staff
- Strong understanding of import and export processes, including the financial administration and controls associated with international shipments and transactions
- Completing group monthly management accounts for finance director to review
- Essential to be ACCA or CIMA qualified - Ideally looking for a FCCA Leader
- Prior experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance role previously
- Import / Export Process experience required
- Work history within a manufacturing environment is needed
- Background using Sage 200 or other sage products is beneficial
- Strong Leadership skills
- Exposure to Inter-company accounts
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
- 25 days plus bank holiday
- Death In Service - 4 x salary
- Health cash plan
- Pension 4% employers
- Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage
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