Financial ControllerColchester, Essex £50,000-£60,000 + Management Bonus Office-based ASAP"Control your own destiny or someone else will." Jack Welch.Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established business based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to lead a small finance team while becoming a full member of the Senior Leadership Team.The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting alongside the commercial insight needed to support business performance, growth and decision-making.The RoleAs Financial Controller, you will have a broad remit across financial reporting, commercial finance, forecasting, cash flow and process improvement. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, providing clear financial insight and helping to drive improvements.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and developing a small finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial control and reporting.Owning the month-end close and producing timely management accounts, including PandL, balance sheet, cash flow and WIP reporting.Preparing financial information for monthly Board and Group reporting, including meaningful variance analysis.Leading the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts and short-term cash flow forecasting, while overseeing working capital management.Working closely with sales, estimating, ..... full job details .....