JMF have secured an amazing opportunity to join a well-established food service and distribution group based in Kent. This senior role involves working closely with the Board to develop strategy and long-term plans, while also representing the Shareholders’ interests. Key responsibilities include:
Responsibilities of the Financial Controller Role
* Managing the finance and wider admin teams
* Producing management reports and KPI data
* Overseeing cash and bank facilities
* Managing UK and overseas tax, VAT, and duty to ensure compliance
* Handling the annual audit and ensuring accounts meet UK GAAP standards
* Managing foreign exchange and treasury
* Building strong relationships with banks, shareholders, and financial partners
* Leading the budgeting process and preparing quarterly rolling budgets
* Implementing and maintaining costing and contract systems
* Managing insurance and risk management
* Supervising stock holdings, HR compliance, and the company pension scheme
* Overseeing IT systems and internal health and safety measures
Requirements of the Financial Controller Role
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with 10 years PQE
* Proven track record in a senior leadership role
* Strong technical and all round commercial skills
* The ability to influence change
* Strong analytical and systems skills
* Excellent communication skills
Benefits of the Financial Controller Role
* Following probation
* Company car or car allowance
* Hybrid & flexible working hours
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Private healthcare
* 25 days holiday