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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ivybridge, Devon

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Role Purpose

Responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting business performance through insightful analysis and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting.

  * Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.

  * Prepare statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP/IFRS.

  * Maintain and enhance financial controls, policies, and procedures.

  * Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

  * Deliver variance analysis and commentary on financial performance.

  * Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital (debtors, creditors, inventory).

  * Support credit control and payment processes.

  * Provide financial insight and business partnering to senior stakeholders.

  * Support decision-making with financial analysis and modelling.

  * Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requirements.

  * Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and other regulations.

  * Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.

  * Support financial systems development and automation.

  * Supervise and develop members of the finance team.

  * Set objectives, conduct appraisals, and support team development.

Person Specification

  * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

  * Experience in a Financial Controller or similar role within an SME.

  * Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

  * Good understanding of financial controls and reporting standards.

  * Advanced Excel and strong financial systems experience.

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

  * Experience in multi-entity or group environments.

  * Exposure to manufacturing, retail, or service-based SMEs.

  * Experience improving financial systems and processes.

  * Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team

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