Financial Controller - Hybrid
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected organisation that is renowned for its supportive and collaborative culture. They are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to play a key leadership role within their UK finance function. This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking business where finance is valued as a key function across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial insights and support strategic decision making.
Duties as the Financial Controller:
- Maintain and manage accounting systems (e.g., Xero), including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and month-end close.
- Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, cash flow, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial dashboards.
- Establish and maintain internal financial controls and process documentation.
- Coordinate with external accountants on year-end accounts, audits, and statutory filings.
- Support preparation of materials for board meetings and investor communications.
- Monitor cash position, payment cycles, and short- to medium-term funding needs.
- Initiate and manage payments and maintain relationships with banking partners.
- Oversee trade finance activities, including invoice factoring and letter of credit (LC) compliance.
- Manage trade credit insurance administration and ensure adherence to credit policies.
- Implement collections workflows, including reminders, escalations, and follow-ups.
To be considered for the role of Financial Controller, you will require the following skills and experience:
- 5–8 years of experience in finance or trade finance roles, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
- Big 4 Qualified.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial operations; experience with Xero is a plus.
- Proven experience in managing cash flow and operating in multi-currency environments.
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and financial compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in managing accounts receivable/payable, especially in transactional or platform-based businesses.
- Familiarity with treasury functions and trade finance tools.
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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