Job title: Finance Manager / Financial Controller
Job type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, UK

Job Description

Financial Controller

Full Time / Permanent

Location:

  • Basildon, Essex 

OR

  • London St James (with frequent weekly 2 days travel to Basildon, Essex)

 

Salary: £85k - £100k+ (Negotiable, depending on experience) Bonus, Share options, Pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

 

The Opportunity:
Our client is seeking a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a proven ability to drive financial excellence. They are looking for a dynamic Finance Controller to join their team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will play a key part in the company's financial operations, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, and strategic success within the investment industry.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Finance team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Oversee the month-end close process and prepare management accounts.
  • Optimise processes and controls, focusing on automation and efficiency.
  • Maintain and enhance a robust financial control environment.
  • Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable teams for efficient transaction processing.
  • Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, CRS/FATCA reporting, VAT filing, and R&D tax credits.
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to your team, fostering growth and development.
  • Collaborate with Operations to improve process efficiency.
  • Liaise with auditors and external advisors for annual reports, accounts, and tax computations.
  • Manage staff payroll and oversee cost management for business safeguarding.
  • Oversee cash flow management and reporting.
  • Support the transition to a unified general ledger/ERP system.
  • Uphold financial policies and ensure process adherence.

 

About You:

  • Experienced Leader: You have a track record of leading finance teams with strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Problem Solver: You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable handling multiple projects.
  • Innovative: You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and innovate processes.
  • Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is your hallmark, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Communicator: Open, transparent, and excellent at communication, you build trust and lead with integrity.
  • Proactive: You take initiative, prioritize effectively, and work well under tight deadlines.
  • Team Player: Collaborative by nature, you set high standards and strive to excel.

 

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Background in financial services (banking, investment management, insurance).
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
  • Extensive experience with Sage, including analysis codes, integrations, and automation.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills (SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus).
  • Experience in general ledger migration, including project management, mapping, and reconciliations.

 

Qualifications:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

 

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!