FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER
ENFIELD
UP TO 65,000 BASE + 5,000 CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS + PRIVATE HEALTH
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're exclusively partnering with a highly successful business in Enfield that's in the process of modernising its finance function, making this a key hire for the next phase of growth.
They're looking for a hands‑on, commercially minded Financial Controller / Finance Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function, lead a small team, and work closely with the wider business across management accounts, business partnering, and systems and process improvements.
It's a great opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience managing asset registers and depreciation of high‑value assets, alongside SME experience (either current or previous), to join a forward‑thinking business where you have the potential to reach a Finance Director status in the future.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE
- As Financial Controller, you'll be reporting to the MD, leading a team of 3 and taking full responsibility for the day‑to‑day finance function
- Ownership of monthly management accounts, MI analysis, operational KPIs, and production of the board pack
- Cashflow management and forecasting
- Annual budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis
- Partnering with department leads and the SLT to provide insight, challenge, and support decision‑making
- Reviewing and enhancing financial controls and processes
- Leading systems migration from Sage to a modern ERP, alongside implementation of real‑time KPI dashboards (e.g. Power BI)
- Oversight of weekly and monthly payroll
- Management of the asset register (inc. high value assets) and depreciation
- Liaising with external accountants on year‑end, audit, and statutory submissions
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Reviewing and refining the bonus scheme and reward model
- Monthly reporting to the Group FD, plus ad‑hoc analysis, projects, and reporting
THE PERSON
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential
- Currently operating in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, or similar role (e.g. Senior Management Accountant), with experience leading a small finance team and delivering monthly management accounts
- Experience within an SME environment (c. up to 40m turnover), either currently or previously
- Background in an industrial sector (e.g. Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Construction, Plant Hire, Distribution), including experience of asset register management and depreciation of high‑value assets (e.g. vehicles, machinery)
- Strong systems experience, ideally including systems migration or implementation; Sage experience highly advantageous
- Advanced MS Excel skills, with experience using tools such as Power BI
- Effective business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders
TO APPLY
Please send your CV for the Financial Controller / Finance Manager role via the advert for consideration.
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