Financial Controller

Our Client:

The company is a growth business operating in a really interesting sector. 

The company operates worldwide with the head office in Swansea. 

Great Finance Director to work with - supportive and collaborative working style.

The company is looking to continue its growth trajectory by increasing sales in both the domestic and overseas markets.

 

The Role:

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all transactional finance activities. This role will manage the Accounts Payable/Receivable processes, month-end close, cashflow management, VAT compliance and financial controls. The Finance Manager will also oversee the financial control team and work closely with the Director of Finance to enhance processes, systems, and reporting standards as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Control

• Oversee all daily finance operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and banking.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies.
• Support and work closely with the FP&A Manager.

Cashflow & Treasury:

• Monitor daily cash movements, banking facilities and banking systems.
• Treasury management and assess funding requirements.

Compliance & Tax

• Oversee VAT processes, ensuring submissions are timely and compliant.
• Act as the point of contact for external VAT consultants and advisors.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Line-manage the financial control team, providing coaching, development, and performance oversight.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to maximise the use of the ERP system across transactional finance.
• Champion best practice in financial controls, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

About You:

Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE considered with strong operational finance experience.

Experience managing finance operations within a fast-paced environment.

Prior supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes (A/R, A/P, VAT, reconciliations).
• Proficient in ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills.

Core Competencies

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate across the business.
• Proactive, hands-on and able to thrive in a fast-growing environment.