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Finance Controller

Woking Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This role sits within a close-knit Finance Department at the company's headquarters in Woking. This role plays a key role in collaborating with UK departments and international branches, taking ownership of the month-end close for the business and leading the Group consolidation process. The position is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting and delivering meaningful insights to support informed decision-making across the Group.
  • Responsible for a small team, and overseeing the month-end lose process
  • Look after Group consolidation, ensuring an accurate close process

About Our Client

Growing SME, Woking

*this role is 5 days a week in office, please note.

Job Description



  • Lead and mentor a team of two Assistant Management Accountants, providing guidance and support


  • Manage and ensure the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close for the business and Group consolidation process.


  • Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management accounts and KPI reports, highlighting financial performance and key metrics.


  • Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain key drivers behind sales, gross margin, and operating profit fluctuations.


  • Perform in-depth gross margin analysis across the Group, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.


  • Monitor and report financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing early warnings of potential variances.


  • Oversee the complete monthly balance sheet close for the business, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.


  • Review and approve all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity of balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.


  • Support the Head of Finance in preparing year-end statutory accounts, tax submissions, and managing external audits.


  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, providing analytical input and financial insights.


  • Lead or support ad hoc finance projects, such as finance system implementations and improvements to business processes and controls.

The Successful Applicant

Qualified - ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Strong IT skills - excel in particular

What's on Offer

£60k - £65k + Benefits

*this role is 5 days a week in office, please note.

Contact
Tom Camp
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6729770
Phone number
07467000142

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Woking
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Camp
Consultant phone
07467000142
Job reference
JN-042025-6729770