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 • Lead and own the monthly close process, including all balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and journals • Prepare and analyse month-end trial balances, balance sheet analyses and supporting schedules • Manage AP and AR reconciliation, aged item resolution and variance analysis • Oversee fixed asset register, depreciation and periodic physical verification • Reduce close timeframes and improve process accuracy over time • Management Reporting • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements for senior leadership • Build and communicate financial budgets; track and report variances against plan • Produce weekly revenue and cash flow forecasts • Provide site/production P&L reports and monthly financial snapshots • Recommend operational improvements to enhance financial performance Business Partnering & Strategy • Partner closely with the General Manager on cash flow, working capital and capital allocation decisions • Translate financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight • Implement financial strategy, including risk minimisation and opportunity forecasting • Contribute to the company achieving its financial and operational targets Finance Operations & Compliance • Maintain financial systems, internal controls and accounting compliance with UK regulatory obligations • Coordinate finance activities across departments to deliver on objectives • Manage and mentor the finance team, including the offshore finance function Key Requirements: • Open to both qualified accountants, ACA, ACCA, CIMA and qualified by experience. My client values the right experience and person over anything else • Xero experience is essential; you must be proficient and able to own the system • Industry experience in manufacturing/product is required for this position (understanding of inventory) • Proven business partnering capability able to translate numbers into decisions for non-finance stakeholders • Comfortable working autonomously in a high growth, lean business environment • Strong month-end (multi-currency) close skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach • Exceptional communication skills and aptitude to work with Exec level stakeholders 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