Financial Controller

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Location: NW10, London
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Office Based

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a successful and long-established multi-million-pound manufacturing and distribution business in their search for an experienced Financial Controller.

This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering full responsibility for the accounting operations of the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a finance team while driving continuous improvements across processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, budget tracking, cost analysis, and insightful commentary.
• Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Prepare trial balances, reconciliations, and audit schedules, acting as the main point of contact during the annual audit process.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual budgeting process in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll validation and processing alongside department managers and the external payroll provider.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full HMRC compliance.
• Manage invoice finance reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Oversee weekly supplier payment runs and maintain strong cash flow controls.
• Analyse stock reporting and challenge variances with departmental managers.
• Produce weekly flash reports across the business, developing meaningful KPI reporting.
• Continually review and enhance finance processes, controls, and procedures to support business growth.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 5 years' post-qualified experience within a broad Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within an SME environment.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong systems and Excel skills, with Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience highly advantageous.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a genuine impact by improving systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• A senior leadership role with regular exposure to key business decisionmakers.

If you are an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to .