Financial Controller

Job title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Head of Finance

Location: North West London, NW2 7HF

Salary: £90,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break

  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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.