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Finance Controller

Michael Page Finance
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Woking, Surrey GU21 4NR, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is based in the Finance Department at the company's headquarters in Woking and requires 5 days a week in-office attendance.
  • The position involves leading a team of two Assistant Management Accountants and managing the month-end close and Group consolidation process.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing monthly consolidated management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and overseeing balance sheet reconciliations.
  • The ideal candidate should be qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and possess strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £60k to £65k, along with additional benefits.

This role sits within a close-knit Finance Department at the company's headquarters in Woking. This role plays a key role in collaborating with UK departments and international branches, taking ownership of the month-end close for the business and leading the Group consolidation process. The position is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting and delivering meaningful insights to support informed decision-making across the Group.

Client Details

Growing SME, Woking

*this role is 5 days a week in office, please note.

Description

  • Lead and mentor a team of two Assistant Management Accountants, providing guidance and support

  • Manage and ensure the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close for the business and Group consolidation process.

  • Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts and KPI reports, highlighting financial performance and key metrics.

  • Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain key drivers behind sales, gross margin, and operating profit fluctuations.

  • Perform in-depth gross margin analysis across the Group, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Monitor and report financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing early warnings of potential variances.

  • Oversee the complete monthly balance sheet close for the business, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

  • Review and approve all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity of balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.

  • Support the Head of Finance in preparing year-end statutory accounts, tax submissions, and managing external audits.

  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, providing analytical input and financial insights.

  • Lead or support ad hoc finance projects, such as finance system implementations and improvements to business processes and controls.

Profile

Qualified - ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Strong IT skills - excel in particular

Job Offer

£60k - £65k + Benefits

*this role is 5 days a week in office, please note.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.