Financial Controller - Perm£60,000 - £70,000Basildon - HybridOverview of the role This is a newly expanded role within the finance team, acting as the number two to the Finance Director. The position will take ownership of the day-to-day, monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring the PandL and associated balance sheet are reported accurately and within group deadlines.Working closely with the wider finance team, you will provide financial reporting, analysis and oversight of key accounting processes, while supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.You will also support a range of finance projects across the business, including involvement in a wider systems implementation programme.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Production and review of monthly management accounts, reporting down to gross margin in line with group reporting deadlines • Review of financials prepared by the FPandA Analyst and ensuring accuracy of reporting • Review of invoice postings and revenue recognition for the period • Reconciliation of revenue and preparation of associated journals • Preparation and approval of month end journals • Review and control of key cost of goods sold accounts including inventory, bad debts and carriage costs • Management of intercompany reconciliations • Production and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations including inventory provisions • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process across the business • Supporting ..... full job details .....