Financial Controller in Wallingford - Marc Daniels

Oxfordshire

£55,000 - £65,000

This is a broad role suited to someone who enjoys working in an SME environment, is comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail, and wants to play a visible role in a commercially focused business.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations
• Oversight of sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking processes
• Monitoring working capital, debtors and creditors
• Stock / inventory reporting and margin analysis
• VAT, PAYE and wider statutory / compliance responsibilities
• Year-end support and liaison with external accountants / auditors
• Development of financial controls, reporting processes and systems
• Business partnering with the wider management team
• Supporting and developing a small finance team

The business is looking for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership of a broad finance remit within a fast-moving SME environment.

You are likely to have:

• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong management accounts, budgeting and cash flow forecasting experience
• Good understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting
• A hands-on approach and willingness to work across both operational and strategic finance
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills
• Experience in a stock-led, retail, wholesale, e-commerce or product-based business would be highly beneficial
• Sage experience would be advantageous

Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the right level of practical experience.

This is a good opportunity to join a growing business in a broad finance leadership role with genuine visibility across the business and the chance to influence both day-to-day performance and longer-term growth.