Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER

ENFIELD

UP TO £65,000 BASE + £5,000 CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS + PRIVATE HEALTH

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're exclusively partnering with a highly successful business in Enfield that's in the process of modernising its finance function, making this a key hire for the next phase of growth.

They're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Financial Controller / Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a small team, and work closely with the wider business across management accounts, business partnering, and systems and process improvements.

It's a great opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience managing asset registers and depreciation of high-value assets, alongside SME experience (either current or previous), to join a forward-thinking business where you have the potential to reach a Finance Director status in the future.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

As Financial Controller, you'll be reporting to the MD, leading a team of 3 and taking full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function

Ownership of monthly management accounts, MI analysis, operational KPIs, and production of the board pack

Cashflow management and forecasting

Annual budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis

Partnering with department leads and the SLT to provide insight, challenge, and support decision-making

Reviewing and enhancing financial controls and processes

Leading systems migration from Sage to a modern ERP, alongside implementation of real-time KPI dashboards (e.g. Power BI)

Oversight of weekly and monthly payroll

Management of the asset register (inc. high value assets) and depreciation

Liaising with external accountants on year-end, audit, and statutory submissions

Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns

Reviewing and refining the bonus scheme and reward model

Monthly reporting to the Group FD, plus ad hoc analysis, projects, and reporting THE PERSON

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential

Currently operating in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, or similar role (e.g. Senior Management Accountant), with experience leading a small finance team and delivering monthly management accounts

Experience within an SME environment (c. up to £40m turnover), either currently or previously

Background in an industrial sector (e.g. Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Construction, Plant Hire, Distribution), including experience of asset register management and depreciation of high-value assets (e.g. vehicles, machinery)

Strong systems experience, ideally including systems migration or implementation; Sage experience highly advantageous

Advanced MS Excel skills, with experience using tools such as Power BI

Effective business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholdersTO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Financial Controller / Finance Manager role via the advert for consideration.

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