Financial Controller

Our business…

At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!

Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.

As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.

As part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for a Financial Controller to join our forward-thinking team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting and finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive approach to driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities will include… 

Get monthly pack ready for review – full P&L, Balance sheet.

Manage the AP/AR and creditor controller and ensure they are preforming task and mentoring the team

Review bad debt provisions

Oversee the new processes and ensure company-wide compliance

Intercompany reconciliations and grid -monthly

Oversee the balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare the quarterly VAT returns

Prepare the Royalty and co-branding income

Manage posting for loans

Manage FX revaluations in SAP

Assist in the annual budget, forecasts and reforecasts

Draft the quarterly board packs

Year end – take a key role in preparing the year end accounts, disclosures and liaise with the auditors

Roll out new revenue and leasing standard

Support the Head of Finance , enhance the reporting pack

 You will have… 

Essential

Experience in financial reporting & analysis

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/ IFRS

ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualified

Dealing with external auditors

Team management experience

Desirable

Using SAP B1 or similar ERP

System implementation and change management

What we can offer you… 

Competitive annual leave package (24 days plus bank holidays – increases to 27 days after 5 years’ service).

Bupa dental cover.

50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.

Staff skills training.

Health and wellbeing programme.

Pension contributions.

Sick pay support.

Free onsite parking.

Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.

Company events.

Fresh fruit and snacks.

2 Charity days a year

Come and join our award-winning team!

Please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]