Financial Controller
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Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Bury
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus scheme up to 40% of annual
salary + access to private healthcare scheme
Overview:
The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial
management, control, reporting and compliance of the UK and Irish
businesses. The role will act as the lead finance professional
within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial
information, commercial insight and strategic support to the
Managing Director whilst ensuring alignment with Group policies
and reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close
processes.
Produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts for local
management and Group Finance.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial records.
Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial
controls.
Coordinate annual statutory accounts and audit requirements.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process.
Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
Monitor performance against budget and identify risks and
opportunities.
Provide actionable financial analysis to support business
decisions.
Business Partnering
Support the Managing Director and management team with financial
insight and decision-making.
Analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution
channel.
Challenge costs and identify opportunities for efficiency
improvements.
Evaluate business cases and investment proposals.
Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison
Act as the primary finance contact between the UK and Irish
businesses and the Group Finance team.
Prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed
deadlines.
Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and procedures.
Support Group reporting requirements, including consolidation
requests and ad hoc analysis.
Participate in regular finance reviews and meetings with Head
Office.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements.
Monitor debtor and creditor performance.
Optimise working capital and inventory management.
Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations
and statutory requirements.
Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE compliance processes.
Maintain a strong internal control environment.
Support risk management and business continuity planning.
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes.
Support ERP and business system developments.
Enhance reporting automation and data quality.
Implement financial controls and process efficiencies.
Leverage AI technologies and system improvements to automate
routine finance activities, increase process efficiency, enhance
reporting quality, and support scalable business growth.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting.
Cash flow management and working capital performance.
Compliance with Group reporting deadlines.
Audit outcomes and control effectiveness.
Quality of financial support provided to business management.
Finance process efficiency and continuous improvement
achievements.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Essential Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role.
Experience within an SME environment.
Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain
businesses.
Monthly management reporting and budgeting experience.
Experience working with international parent companies or
multinational organisations.
Proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance.
Essential Skills
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
Effective relationship-building across different cultures and
geographies.
Strong organisational and project management abilities.
Desirable Experience
Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or
similar.
Exposure to inventory-based businesses.
Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting.
INDAB
Location: Bury
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus scheme up to 40% of annual
salary + access to private healthcare scheme
Overview:
The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial
management, control, reporting and compliance of the UK and Irish
businesses. The role will act as the lead finance professional
within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial
information, commercial insight and strategic support to the
Managing Director whilst ensuring alignment with Group policies
and reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close
processes.
Produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts for local
management and Group Finance.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial records.
Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial
controls.
Coordinate annual statutory accounts and audit requirements.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process.
Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
Monitor performance against budget and identify risks and
opportunities.
Provide actionable financial analysis to support business
decisions.
Business Partnering
Support the Managing Director and management team with financial
insight and decision-making.
Analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution
channel.
Challenge costs and identify opportunities for efficiency
improvements.
Evaluate business cases and investment proposals.
Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison
Act as the primary finance contact between the UK and Irish
businesses and the Group Finance team.
Prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed
deadlines.
Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and procedures.
Support Group reporting requirements, including consolidation
requests and ad hoc analysis.
Participate in regular finance reviews and meetings with Head
Office.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements.
Monitor debtor and creditor performance.
Optimise working capital and inventory management.
Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations
and statutory requirements.
Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE compliance processes.
Maintain a strong internal control environment.
Support risk management and business continuity planning.
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes.
Support ERP and business system developments.
Enhance reporting automation and data quality.
Implement financial controls and process efficiencies.
Leverage AI technologies and system improvements to automate
routine finance activities, increase process efficiency, enhance
reporting quality, and support scalable business growth.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting.
Cash flow management and working capital performance.
Compliance with Group reporting deadlines.
Audit outcomes and control effectiveness.
Quality of financial support provided to business management.
Finance process efficiency and continuous improvement
achievements.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Essential Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role.
Experience within an SME environment.
Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain
businesses.
Monthly management reporting and budgeting experience.
Experience working with international parent companies or
multinational organisations.
Proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance.
Essential Skills
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
Effective relationship-building across different cultures and
geographies.
Strong organisational and project management abilities.
Desirable Experience
Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or
similar.
Exposure to inventory-based businesses.
Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting.
INDAB