Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

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Position: Part-Time / Flexibility

Reports to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Take full ownership of financial leadership, promoting company values and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture.
• Partner strategically with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide insights and drive operational efficiency.
• Actively support decision-making with valuable financial insights and challenges.
• Oversee all aspects of the finance function, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls and manage overheads, adhering to budgets and recommending corrective actions.
• Lead the period-end financial close process and oversee treasury activities, including cash management and forex.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable processes to improve working capital.
• Support periodic forecasting, planning, and annual budgeting.
• Collaborate with external advisors, including accountants and tax specialists.

Finance Team:

• Establish efficient, consistent standards and processes within the finance function.
• Coach and develop finance team members, encouraging continuous improvement.
• Optimise reporting processes using production management systems and Excel.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager with a track record of driving accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience within a small finance team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage non-finance colleagues.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the bigger picture.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with at least 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in owner-managed businesses.
• Familiarity with import/export processes and postponed import VAT regimes.
• Knowledge of Progress Plus and SAGE 50 software.