Financial Controller - FTC

Axon Moore are supporting a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a fixed term contract basis. Reporting as the senior finance lead on site, you will take ownership of financial operations while managing a small team and supporting an upcoming systems implementation.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant, with strong excel capability. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator and effective business partner, working closely with stakeholders across the wider organisation.

• Oversee internal controls and financial processes
• Manage inventory accounting, including cost updates, stock counts, and valuations
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts and monthly reporting to support working capital
• Lead annual cashflow planning and forecasting
• Produce annual budgets and periodic reforecasts
• Complete monthly VAT returns and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Support capital expenditure processes through reporting and analysis
• Conduct sales and gross profit analysis
• Lead and develop a small team
• Provide hands‑on support across the finance function as required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and compliance

The position will be covering an upcoming maternity leave for 14 months, therefore candidates immediately available or on a short notice would be preferred.