Financial Controller
Location: Onsite, Henstridge and Shaftesbury Offices.
Applications: please only apply if you are based in the UK at time of application
This is an exciting opportunity to take real ownership of the financial management for one of the VH Group’s entities. You will lead on management accounting for a busy warehousing business based at Henstridge Airfield, with more than 20,000 pallet spaces, while supporting the Head of Finance with statutory reporting and external planning work.
You will play a key part in maintaining our culture of best practice, ensuring the group remains up to date, accurate and compliant with FRS/IFRS requirements, alongside wider external obligations including VAT, tax and duty.
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will be confident getting involved in higher-level finance projects, but equally willing to roll up your sleeves, support the wider finance team and provide cover for the Head of Finance when needed to keep the department running smoothly.
In a fast-moving business group, flexibility is essential. You will need to be adaptable, able to re-prioritise confidently and ready to respond as business needs change. In return, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of work, the chance to think creatively, see the bigger picture and make a genuine impact within a long-established, well-respected group with a strong family feel.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ownership of one Ltd company within the group – including preparation of month end accounts and leadership of efficiency improvement projects at site including activity-based costing and scenario planning.
- Maintenance of clean balance sheet accounts, raising any risks or opportunities each month as part of monthly commentary.
- Ensure company compliance with relevant financial legislative and reporting requirements by continuing CPD and having awareness of any upcoming legislative changes with a view to incorporating where required in liaison with the Head of Finance.
- Oversight of entity budgets including planning and business partnering where required, feeding into the senior management accountant with a view to preparing consolidated group budgets.
- Maintain robust controls within the GDPR framework for any details held on finance systems.
- Contribute to internal control processes to ensure financial systems and processes are robust while offering ideas and suggestions for improvements linked to industry changes.
- Maintain and identify improvements to controls to safeguard financial processes.
- Ensure the accurate completion of monthly KPI’s in conjunction with the team including any commentary and recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
- Undertake any project work required within the finance department or the wider business as and when required.
- Carry out any other relevant duties as required.
- Provide support to the wider business when needed.
Requirements
- Fully qualified - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Background of both Financial and Operational Management
- Proven experience in financial reporting, tax & duties, management accounting within the industrial, manufacturing or FMCG sector – desirable
- Strong understanding of IFRS / FRS
- Knowledge and experience of using WMS
- Excellent communicator and strong partnering skills, ability to work effectively across diverse teams, with strong project management and governance awareness.
- The ability to converse and present complex financial information clearly to stakeholders and senior management.
- Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with a particular strength in Excel.
- Knowledge and experience in stock accounting - desirable
**We are not working with agencies at this time please
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £70,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you fully qualified - ACA/ACCA/CIMA ?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
