Financial Controller *Location: Rural area East of Coventry (own transport required) 
*Job Type: Full-time
*Salary: Competitive
Are you ready to take the helm of a small finance department? We are looking for a Financial Controller who is not just seeking a job but an opportunity to make a real impact. This role offers substantial autonomy, allowing you to shape the future of our finance operations and directly contribute to strategic planning and organisational performance. If you are a self-starter with a knack for financial oversight, this is your chance to join a company that genuinely values its employees.
Day-to-day of the role: *Conduct cash flow forecasting in both GBP and USD.
*Prepare quarterly management accounts and regular balance sheet reconciliations.
*Produce detailed monthly analyses covering sales, margins, products, and profitability.
*Manage monthly payroll data preparation for submission to an external payroll company, including maintaining HR records.
*Handle quarterly VAT returns and submissions, along with corporation tax planning.
*Oversee financial risk management and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
*Complete and submit reports to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and other relevant bodies.
*Provide continual support and identify training or development needs within the finance team.
*Maintain relationships with third parties such as banks, insurance brokers, pension and benefit providers, and HMRC.
*Prepare the annual budget and lead the preparation for the annual financial audit.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
*Proficient in IT and familiar with import and export procedures.
*Proven experience in budget setting, monitoring, and control.
*Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that meet business needs.
*Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to the finance industry.
*High-level analytical skills and the ability to deliver creative solutions.
*Strong capability to develop systems and processes to manage and deliver required objectives.
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, work under pressure, and multitask.
Benefits: *Long-term job security in a company that values its employees.
*Competitive salary.
*Opportunity to work in a role with significant impact and visibility to the board.
If you are driven, strategic, and ready to lead, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online to embark on this exciting journey or email .
(Note: Due to the rural location of our business, having your own transport is necessary.)