Group Financial Controller

3 days ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Rutherford Briant Full time

Rutherford Briant are exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller based in Chelmsford for a high growth SME.

This family-owned business is expected to double in size over the next three years as they take on more acquistions and incorporate more businesses into the group.

They are looking to give an experienced Qualified accountant the chance to lead the medium-sized finance function while spearheading various projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Build strong and meaningful relationships with senior managers and stakeholders to ensure costs are being adhered to
- Provide detailed P&L analysis to relevant stakeholders while business partnering across the Group
- Preparing monthly packs for senior stakeholders around cost management and management accounts
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Lead projects around month-end, process improvements, cost efficiency and profitability
- Additional controller duties as necessary

Requirements include:

- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
- 5+ years of working within a similar role
- ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with creating financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

£65,000 - £85,000

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme



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