Our client is a growing Media company based in Essex who are seeking a Financial Controller to join them on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the CFO, this is essentially a sole role (although there are transactional finance staff providing support) so would suit someone who has worked within an SME business and has had exposure to all aspects of accounting from transactional level up to board level reporting,
You will be responsible for managing the company’s financial operations and controls, ensuring compliance with legal and audit requirements (including HMRC). Producing accurate and insightful management information to support decision-making.
Job Description
1. Preparing accurate and detailed monthly management accounts, including full commentary and variance analysis, alongside balance sheet reconciliations.
2. Managing short-term cash flow forecasting, funding, and the day-to-day operation of bank and CID facilities.
3. Leading operational aspects of the budgeting process, including consolidating sales and cost bases, coordinating budget timelines, and preparing budgeted P&L, balance sheets, and cash flows.
4. Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and corporate tax advisors, managing year-end analysis, working papers, statutory disclosures, and related reporting.
5. Allocating project codes and conducting cost management analysis.
6. Uploading purchase invoices into the sy...