Finance Controller

This role sits within a close-knit Finance Department at the company's headquarters in Woking. This role plays a key role in collaborating with UK departments and international branches, taking ownership of the month-end close for the business and leading the Group consolidation process. The position is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting and delivering meaningful insights to support informed decision-making across the Group.

Client Details

Growing SME, Woking

*this role is 5 days a week in office, please note.

Description

• Lead and mentor a team of two Assistant Management Accountants, providing guidance and support

• Manage and ensure the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close for the business and Group consolidation process.

• Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts and KPI reports, highlighting financial performance and key metrics.

• Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain key drivers behind sales, gross margin, and operating profit fluctuations.

• Perform in-depth gross margin analysis across the Group, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Monitor and report financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing early warnings of potential variances.

• Oversee the complete monthly balance sheet close for the business, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Review and approve all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity of balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Support the Head of Finance in preparing year-end statutory accounts, tax submissions, and managing external audits.

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, providing analytical input and financial insights.

• Lead or support ad hoc finance projects, such as finance system implementations and improvements to business processes and controls.

Profile

Qualified - ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Strong IT skills - excel in particular

Job Offer

£60k - £65k + Benefits

*this role is 5 days a week in office, please note.