Full job descriptionFinancial ControllerOxfordshire

£55,000 - £65,000
This is a broad role suited to someone who enjoys working in an SME environment, is comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail, and wants to play a visible role in a commercially focused business.
Responsibilities*Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
*Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
*Balance sheet control and reconciliations
*Oversight of sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking processes
*Monitoring working capital, debtors and creditors
*Stock / inventory reporting and margin analysis
*VAT, PAYE and wider statutory / compliance responsibilities
*Year-end support and liaison with external accountants / auditors
*Development of financial controls, reporting processes and systems
*Business partnering with the wider management team
*Supporting and developing a small finance team
The CandidateThe business is looking for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership of a broad finance remit within a fast-moving SME environment.
You are likely to have:
*Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
*Strong management accounts, budgeting and cash flow forecasting experience
*Good understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting
*A hands-on approach and willingness to work across both operational and strategic finance
*Strong Excel and finance systems skills
*Experience in a stock-led, retail, wholesale, e-commerce or product-based business would be highly beneficial
*Sage experience would be advantageous
Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the right level of practical experience.
OpportunityThis is a good opportunity to join a growing business in a broad finance leadership role with genuine visibility across the business and the chance to influence both day-to-day performance and longer-term growth.