Financial Controlling Manager Essex Competitive salary + car allowance + clear development pathway Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently recruiting for a Financial Controlling Manager on behalf of a leading business based in Essex. The successful applicant will play a critical role in partnering with senior management to drive business performance and ensure financial integrity.
Our client is looking for someone with a strong background operating in a similar role who can demonstrate strong analytical skills, has experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and business case preparation.
Key duties:
- Overseeing the financial reporting process
- Providing insights to management to drive business performance
- Managing the Financial Controlling team whilst working closely with the wider accounting team
- Identifying opportunities to improve profitability
- Drive the implementation of new reporting tools and processes
- Working closely with the management team including MD and Directors
- Ensure a smooth closing process liaising with Finance and other stakeholders across the business
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
Skills required:
- Over 5 years' experience in financial controlling
- Educated to degree level (within finance) OR qualified Accountant
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and business case development