Financial controller

Financial Controller - Leading Product Services Provider Permanent / West Sussex / Hybrid We rsquo;re recruiting on behalf of one of the UK rsquo;s leading Product Services providers with offices based in West Sussex. What you rsquo;ll be doing: The appointed Financial Controller will collaborate closely with the Finance Director, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts team and ensuring timely and accurate processing of management information throughout the organisation. A brief summary of the role is as follows: Supervising, supporting, and fostering the growth of the accounts team. Overseeing the creation, development, and maintenance of accurate entries, controls, and reconciliations for accounting information and related projects. Managing the enhancement of the month end close process and fulfilling other reporting obligations. Leading the development and oversight of the annual budget cycle and any associated re-forecasting processes. Ensuring accurate and timely submissions of VAT, Intrastat, and similar reports to HMRC and other relevant bodies. Reviewing pertinent cost analyses to assess the current expense structure and provide recommendations for future activities. Continuously improving and advocating for robust financial control systems and procedures. Guaranteeing the business #39;s adherence to financial governance requirements. Engaging in strategic partnerships with department heads to identify and implement value enhancing improvements. Have you shown leadership proficiency in team management? Are you a versatile and qualified Finance Manager with excellent communication skills and a knack for effective business partnering? If so, then please read on hellip; What we need you to bring to the business: Experienced people manager Appropriately qualified Advanced Excel modelling skills Excellent IT Skills R D / grant accounting / VAT Experience Cash Flow management Demonstrable evidence of improving finance performance Demonstrable business partnering experience lsquo;Hands on rsquo; experience of managing all aspects of finance including both management and financial accounting Confident, motivated and results driven What rsquo;s on offer in return: A competitive salary of GBP55k - 65k dependent on experience A comprehensive benefits package and an excellent pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme A flexible working environment where you can work from home twice a week 25 days holiday (plus public holidays). Employee discount A dynamic, energetic culture What rsquo;s next? If you rsquo;re ready to help us support one of the UK rsquo;s leading Product Services providers, then click apply. We believe in the power of diversity here at Newstone. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our website about the actions we rsquo;re taking ourselves and how we rsquo;re also helping other organisations to build more inclusive recruitment strategies