Financial Controller

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Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting. Operating within a medium-sized business that forms part of a large corporate group, the role has a strong focus on month-end close, statutory and group reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective management of intercompany accounting.

The role ensures all group reporting requirements and deadlines are met while maintaining strong financial controls and governance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Full ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely financial information

Preparation and review of monthly management accounts in line with group reporting requirements

Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 102 / IFRS as applicable) and group accounting policies

Preparation and coordination of statutory accounts and management of the external audit process

Responsibility for balance sheet integrity, including monthly reconciliations and reviews

Oversight of intercompany accounting, reconciliations, confirmations and settlement processes

Ensure all group reporting submissions, disclosures and deadlines are met accurately and on time

Maintain and enhance financial controls, policies and procedures in line with group governance

Act as the primary liaison with group finance on technical accounting matters and reporting queries

Support the Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

Line management, development and performance management of the finance team

Process and submit VAT returns

Additional Responsibilities:

Act as a key finance contact for internal and external stakeholders

Support system, reporting and process improvements, including automation where appropriate

Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, audit requirements and corporate governance standards

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

Experience in an large corporate company

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferable

Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven application of accounting standards

Strong Excel and financial systems experience such as PowerBI

Experience working with Macros/VBA/SQL (desirable)

Ability to work in a growing fast paced environment

Excellent organisation / time management skills

Strong communication / interpersonal skills

Possess Commercial Awareness and business acumen

Experience using finance software such as SAGE 200 / IFS / SAP (desirable)
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Location:
Redcar
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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