Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will be number one in Finance overseeing a team of three, and will report into the Managing Director. Reporting into the FD, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in implementing robust financial controls, and improving the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure.

We are exclusively recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our client, a niche business based in West Kent on a full time and permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and demonstrable involvement in business strategy and commercial thinking, within a SME.

As Financial Controller, you will drive financial control, enhance reporting processes, and streamline day-to-day operations to better support the business' growth trajectory.

Financial Controller duties include;

• Produce the monthly finance report within 4 working days of month end, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Submit pension contribution and HMRC files, ensuring compliant.
• Consult with the management team to produce the annual budget, including profit and loss, balance sheets and cashflow projections, based on business plan targets.
• Review and challenge (re-tender) our overhead costs on a rolling basis.
• Liaise with the company accountants/auditors to produce the annual accounts, corporation tax returns, and confirmation statements.
• Be a member of the management team. Attend and contribute to weekly catchups and monthly board meetings.
• Line manage the accounts-payable clerk and the two engineering project controllers.
• Undertake commercial reviews of the contracts received from suppliers. Identify adverse terms and risks and negotiate commercial terms.
• Monitor cash flow and develop strategies to optimise financial performance.

A successful Financial Controller should have/ be:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience of Xero, Proteus and Bright Pay preferred
• Strong levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Relevant experience gained within a similar SME
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel are essential
• Demonstrable experience of effective working relationships inside and outside the business
• Line management experience, including personal development reviews

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000.
• Opportunities for professional growth in the business services industry.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Controller, we encourage you to apply today!