Financial Controller

Crawley | Up to £70,000 + Benefits

With continued investment, ambitious growth plans and a commitment to developing its people, our client is preparing to appoint a Financial Controller into a newly created position which will play a key role in supporting the next phase of the company's development.

This successful privately owned business has built an excellent reputation within its sector and is recognised for its warm and supportive culture, approachable leadership team and long-serving employees. As the business continues to grow, this newly created role offers the opportunity to join at an exciting stage of its journey and play a key role in shaping the finance function for the future.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will oversee the finance function whilst providing both strategic and operational financial leadership. Alongside managing a small finance team, you will lead several key projects including the implementation of a new accounting system and the continued development of financial controls and reporting.

Why Apply?

• Newly created Financial Controller position
• Salary up to £70,000 plus benefits
• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas bonus
• Dedicated on-site parking
• Primarily office-based, providing regular interaction with the leadership team
• Growing privately owned business with ambitious plans
• Warm and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to lead systems and process improvement projects
• Significant exposure to commercial decision-making
• Long-term career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
• Production of insightful financial reporting to support business decision-making
• Management of VAT, payroll, statutory compliance and relationships with external advisers
• Supporting operational teams with margin analysis, pricing decisions and commercial reporting
• Oversight of inventory accounting, stock valuation and financial controls relating to stock holdings
• Leading the implementation of a new accounting system and ongoing process improvements
• Supporting strategic projects and business growth initiatives
• Managing and developing a small finance team whilst acting as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, distribution, wholesale or similar product-based environment would be highly beneficial
• Exposure to inventory accounting, stock valuation and margin analysis
• Strong systems and process improvement experience
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence decision-making
• Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level
• Positive and approachable management style

The Opportunity

Opportunities such as this rarely become available within businesses of this nature. The successful candidate will join a profitable and growing organisation where finance is valued, leadership is accessible and individual contribution is genuinely recognised.

This is far more than a traditional Financial Controller position. It offers the opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function, influence key business decisions and play an active role in the company's continued growth and success.

If you are seeking a position where you can make a visible impact, enjoy genuine autonomy and work closely with an experienced leadership team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Location: Based in Crawley this Financial Controller role is commutable from Redhill, Reigate, Horsham, Horley, East Grinstead and surrounding areas.  Please note this is largely office based.

Please contact Fletcher George at your earliest convenience for a confidential discussion. Interviews are expected to commence soon and we anticipate a high level of interest in this opportunity.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK.

Salary and benefits package will be discussed in confidence by Fletcher George.

Fletcher George is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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