Financial Controller

Our client had an exciting opportunity for a stand-alone Financial Controller to join the team!

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits

Report to: Deputy Chief Financial Officer

About us:

Our client leads with innovation and compassion, redefining traditional practices to create a more interconnected and sustainable future. With a strong focus on quality and ethics, we navigate the complexities of supply chains and global trade with precision.

Fuelled by a shared commitment to progress and environmental responsibility, we combine advanced technology with attentive service, ensuring every shipment reflects our values of reliability and accountability.

Financial Controller - Key Responsibilities:

- Compilation of monthly management accounts

- Generation of financial management reports, encompassing financial planning and forecasting

- Execution of quarter end reporting, inclusive of board, regulatory, and group reporting outputs, along with concise analytics aimed at presenting to the Executive Team and Board

- Oversight of year end reporting, involving timely inputs to the group reporting process, as well as the coordination of information delivery to auditors for statutory reporting outputs

- Preparation of annual accounts, ensuring full adherence to UKGAAP, and management of relationships with external accountants

- Accountability for balance sheet reporting to the board

- Submission of VAT filings

- Supervision of control account reconciliations and journal entries

- Assistance with annual business plans and business development projects

- Negotiation of terms with suppliers

- Management of income and expenditure control

- Contribution to the creation of business strategies aimed at enhancing shareholder value

- Involvement in projects - Providing support for, and leading as necessary, team and group-wide projects that align with the strategic direction of the finance function

Financial Controller – You:

Essential requirements:

- Holder of a fully accredited ACCA qualification with 3-5 years of experience

- Demonstrates personal responsibility for producing high-quality outcomes and meeting deadlines promptly

- Initiates action independently and is open to acquiring new skills and embracing fresh challenges

- Possesses business insight and the capacity to question trends and establish projections

- Capable of collaborating effectively in a team environment by motivating, exchanging, and considering ideas

- Exhibits strong organisational abilities with a knack for prioritising tasks and managing expectations

- Shows a proactive approach to solving problems, unafraid to question and deliver valuable results

- Proficient in IT and analytical skills (Proficiency in Word, Excel, and experience with systems is advantageous)

Desirable Requirements:

- Prior experience in managing assets is advantageous, but not mandatory

- Desirable to have technical and regulatory expertise

Financial Controller – Benefits:

- Holidays 25 days per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays

- Social events and team building

- Staff development & training

- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

To submit your application for this exciting Financial Controller opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now!