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Financial Stock Controller/ Inventory

Full-time

The Key Recruitment Group

Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Stock Controller to join their Finance team, based in Epping 2.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of inventory records, supporting accurate financial reporting, strengthening stock controls and partnering with operational teams to optimise inventory management across the business.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and reconcile inventory records between physical stock counts and ERP/accounting systems

Investigate stock variances, adjustments, write-offs and inventory discrepancies

Support regular stock counts, cycle counts and year-end inventory audits

Prepare and analyse inventory valuation reports in line with accounting standards

Track manufacturing, production and stock-related costs, including cost of goods sold

Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, damaged or excess stock and provide reporting to management

Maintain accurate stock accounting records, journals and balance sheet reconciliations

Work closely with Warehouse, Procurement, Production and Finance teams to improve stock control

Support internal controls around inventory movement, receiving, issuing and stock adjustments

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis related to inventory and production

Provide stock reports and variance analysis to management and Divisional Finance

Engage with auditors and support audit requirements relating to inventory balances

Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve stock accuracy and support operational efficiency

Ensure compliance with company inventory policies, financial controls and audit requirements

Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

35 years' experience in inventory accounting and stock control

Experience working with ERP systems (JDE or similar) is preferable

Experience within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous

Advanced Excel is essential

Key Attributes

Strong analytical, numerical and reconciliation skills

Sound understanding of financial reporting and controls

Systems aptitude (JDE, QlikView, Hyperion or similar)

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Self-motivated and proactive

High integrity, accountability and commitment to continuous improvement

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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