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 CloseLead and own the monthly close process, including all balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and journalsPrepare and analyse month-end trial balances, balance sheet analyses and supporting schedulesManage AP and AR reconciliation, aged item resolution and variance analysisOversee fixed asset register, depreciation and periodic physical verificationReduce close timeframes and improve process accuracy over timeManagement ReportingPrepare monthly PandL, balance sheet and cash flow statements for senior leadershipBuild and communicate financial budgets; track and report variances against planProduce weekly revenue and cash flow ..... full job details .....