Financial Controller

A client of ours in the Chelmsford, Essex area are recruiting a Financial Controller to join their team. This is a full–time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with a negotiable salary depending on experience.

Your key duties in this Financial Controller role will include but are not limited to:

• Managing all day–to–day accounting operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, general ledger and banking activities
• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and reconciliations
• Managing cashflow forecasting and overseeing accounts receivable and payable processes
• Overseeing payroll, pension contributions, VAT returns and regulatory compliance
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process and monitoring financial performance
• Providing financial analysis and commercial insights to support business decisions
• Reviewing and improving financial controls, systems and processes
• Managing, mentoring and developing members of the finance team
• Supporting the Finance Director with ongoing projects and business improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position
• Strong financial management, analytical and problem–solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience
• Sage 200 experience would be advantageous

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Financial Controller position, please apply with your CV.