Financial Controller (Xero/Manufacturing)

Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a growth, design-led manufacturer and distributor of products across the UK, EMEA and the Middle East. A brand with a global and long-standing presence which, since launching in the UK in 2021, has grown to circa £6 million TO.

The team is now looking to hire a technically strong Financial Controller to join the team to create value not just report it. The successful candidate will be joining a lean, ambitious business reporting directly to the General Manager and supervising one Finance Assistant with support from a fractional CFO.

This role suits a technically strong, self-sufficient finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing- or product-led environment, is comfortable working autonomously, and is happy to take ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close

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• Lead and own the monthly close process, including all balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and journals
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• Prepare and analyse month-end trial balances, balance sheet analyses and supporting schedules
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• Manage AP and AR reconciliation, aged item resolution and variance analysis
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• Oversee fixed asset register, depreciation and periodic physical verification
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• Reduce close timeframes and improve process accuracy over time
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• Management Reporting
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• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements for senior leadership
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• Build and communicate financial budgets; track and report variances against plan
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• Produce weekly revenue and cash flow forecasts
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• Provide site/production P&L reports and monthly financial snapshots
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• Recommend operational improvements to enhance financial performance
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Business Partnering & Strategy

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• Partner closely with the General Manager on cash flow, working capital and capital allocation decisions
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• Translate financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight
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• Implement financial strategy, including risk minimisation and opportunity forecasting
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• Contribute to the company achieving its financial and operational targets
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Finance Operations & Compliance

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• Maintain financial systems, internal controls and accounting compliance with UK regulatory obligations
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• Coordinate finance activities across departments to deliver on objectives
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• Manage and mentor the finance team, including the offshore finance function
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Key Requirements:

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• Open to both qualified accountants, ACA, ACCA, CIMA and qualified by experience. My client values the right experience and person over anything else
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• Xero experience is essential; you must be proficient and able to own the system
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• Industry experience in manufacturing/product is required for this position (understanding of inventory)
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• Proven business partnering capability able to translate numbers into decisions for non-finance stakeholders
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• Comfortable working autonomously in a high growth, lean business environment
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• Strong month-end (multi-currency) close skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
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• Exceptional communication skills and aptitude to work with Exec level stakeholders
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This role is based in central London, Old Street area, and ideally is office-based, but 4 days in the office and 1 day at home can be considered