Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Location: NW10, London

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Office Based

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a successful and long-established multi-million-pound manufacturing and distribution business in their search for an experienced Financial Controller.

This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering full responsibility for the accounting operations of the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a finance team while driving continuous improvements across processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, budget tracking, cost analysis, and insightful commentary.
• Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, and audit schedules, acting as the main point of contact during the annual audit process.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual budgeting process in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll validation and processing alongside department managers and the external payroll provider.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full HMRC compliance.
• Manage invoice finance reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Oversee weekly supplier payment runs and maintain strong cash flow controls.
• Analyse stock reporting and challenge variances with departmental managers.
• Produce weekly flash reports across the business, developing meaningful KPI reporting.
• Continually review and enhance finance processes, controls, and procedures to support business growth.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 5 years' post-qualified experience within a broad Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within an SME environment.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong systems and Excel skills, with Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience highly advantageous.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a genuine impact by improving systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• A senior leadership role with regular exposure to key business decisionmakers.

To apply, please send your CV to sunil.tailor@reed.com.