Financial Controller
1 month ago
Come and join the leading #avoexperts
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our team in Kings Hill, Kent on a for 12 month contract basis to support a key internal project.
As Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing the Finance Department's operations and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all accounting records.
Responsibilities include:
Financial Management and Analysis
- Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts
- Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk
- Conduct variance analysis and financial performance reviews
Accounting and Compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage statutory accounts preparation and audits
- Maintain and reconcile accounting records
- Manage tax compliance and insurance policies
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead and develop the finance team
- Recruit, train, and motivate finance staff
Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement financial strategies
- Prepare feasibility studies and business cases
Requirements
Experience we look for:
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Proven track record in the fresh produce sector
- Strong financial accounting knowledge, including IFRS
- Proven ability to manage complex financial data and reporting
- Willingness to travel to our Lincolnshire packhouse location when required
Desirable
- Experience with Prophet system is advantageous
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and adaptability skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Benefits
What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension scheme with life insurance cover
- Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash
- Christmas hampers & a Christmas party
- Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days
Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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