financial controller

We are seeking a fully qualified CA,CIMA, or ACCA Financial controller to join a reputable company with global brands based in Watford .

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

Financial Accounting

• Responsible for the complete sets of accounting records of parent company in UK and subsidiary in Germany.
• Supervise processing of all accounting entries by accounts staff, reconciliations of accounts, extracting trial balances and preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly
• First point of contact for auditors. Responsible for providing required information to auditors and answering audit queries.
• Management Accounting
• Assist CFO with preparation of budgets, projections and board papers.
• Variance analysis of sales, margins and operating expenses and take corrective action in liaison with functional managers.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly royalty reports to brand owners within deadlines.
• Liaise with banks UK and Germany regarding banking facilities and compliance to quarterly returns.
• Stock Control & Sales Ledger
• Review periodical stock reports, age of stock and product costings,
• Supervise credit controller and accounts staff to ensure that debts are reviewed
• Responsible for payroll:
• liaise with external payroll processing company to ensure that all employees are paid correctly before due dates.
• Work closely with HR and ensure that all payroll related compliance matters fulfilled. Reconciliation of payroll records with general ledger on a monthly basis

Person Specifications

• Minimum 5-10 years including financial management and preferably with some
• experience in a firm of chartered accountants.
• Experience in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package.
• Experience in using ERP System, Excel (advanced).
• Experience in working to strict deadlines, attention to detail and supervision of staff.
• Involves travel within UK and Europe