JMF have secured an amazing opportunity to join a well-established food service and distribution group based in Kent. This senior role involves working closely with the Board to develop strategy and long-term plans, while also representing the Shareholders' interests. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller Role

• Managing the finance and wider admin teams
• Producing management reports and KPI data
• Overseeing cash and bank facilities
• Managing UK and overseas tax, VAT, and duty to ensure compliance
• Handling the annual audit and ensuring accounts meet UK GAAP standards
• Managing foreign exchange and treasury
• Building strong relationships with banks, shareholders, and financial partners
• Leading the budgeting process and preparing quarterly rolling budgets
• Implementing and maintaining costing and contract systems
• Managing insurance and risk management
• Supervising stock holdings, HR compliance, and the company pension scheme
• Overseeing IT systems and internal health and safety measures

Requirements of the Financial Controller Role

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with 10 years PQE
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role
• Strong technical and all round commercial skills
• The ability to influence change
• Strong analytical and systems skills
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits of the Financial Controller Role

• Following probation
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid & flexible working hours
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday