Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

EPPING, ESSEX (OFFICE BASED)

£70,000 to £85,000 BASE (NEGOTIABLE)

THE COMPANY:
We're supporting a well-established business in Essex that is looking for an experienced Financial Controller / Finance Manager (no.2 in finance) to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the Finance Director with timely and accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and strategic decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong technical skills and proven leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The perfect opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the business in a No.2 in finance role and work closely with the Finance Director and play a key part in the strategic direction of the business

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

• As the Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you'll report directly to the Finance Director and take responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function across all ledgers
• Deliver monthly management accounts, financial statements, and associated reporting to strict deadlines
• Manage cashflow, monitor daily cash levels, and ensure timely forecasting
• Supervise payroll (weekly and monthly), HMRC submissions, and RTI compliance
• Oversee staff management including reviews, training and development
• Review and approve purchase ledger BACS payments and sales ledger credit limits
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporation tax, and year-end schedules for audit
• Manage foreign currency transactions, TT payments, and letters of credit
• Ensure accurate stock reporting, reconciliations, and perpetual inventory counts
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Finance Director and wider leadership team
• Identify process improvements across finance, systems, and reporting
• Act as main liaison with auditors and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance and safeguarding of company assets

THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Must have solid experience in a Financial Controller role, or similar, such as Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Director, or Senior Management Accountant
• Must have experience in a product-based industry, such as; Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Engineering, Logistics, or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and UK compliance requirements
• Skilled in cashflow management, reporting, and process improvement
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft 365 (experience with ERP/accounting systems advantageous)
• Commercially minded, proactive, and detail-focused with a strong drive to meet deadlines

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Financial Controller / Finance Manager position via the advert for immediate consideration.

By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.