Financial Controller

Reed Finance are currently assisting a long-established client in the Crawley area who are seeking a Financial Controller to join their team.  Reporting to the Commerical Director as Financial Controller you will be responsible for collaborating with company management to support upper-level decision-making processes. This role is crucial in using financial information to shape business strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.

• Produce financial reports including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, sales and margin reports, cost centre analysis, and manufacturing & purchasing variance analysis.
• Manage cash forecasts, credit control, and debt collection.
• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Handle data reconciliation from platforms like Amazon and Shopify.
• Analyse actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Produce annual statutory accounts and liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Oversee all activities related to regulatory compliance issues (Income Tax, VAT, Payroll, P11D’s, PAYE, Intrastat, WEEE, etc).
• Conduct balance sheet account reconciliations and review intangible assets.
• Prepare and submit Patent Box applications.
• Manage treasury functions and perform bank reconciliations.
• Produce consolidated accounts for the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all financial laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Implement internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Manage the Finance Department, covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll/HR, including communication, motivation, succession planning, and performance management.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the Directors.

• Qualified Accountant with relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated technical ability with strong commercial acumen.
• Proficient in the use of management information systems, including Sage X3.
• Ability to manage, motivate, monitor, and control a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience with Tax & Transfer Pricing policies is preferred.

An excellent opportunity so don't delay apply now!