Financial Controller

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£65,000 – £70,000 + Bonus and full suite of benefits

A brand new role created within this supremely successful manufacturing business as their Financial Controller, bridging the gap between the Finance Director and accounts team as the business continues to grow!

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, qualified Financial Controller with a manufacturing background to establish themselves long-term within this expanding SME c.£15mil t/o. The Finance Director is looking for their No.2 to run the day-to-day, manage the finance team, encourage continuous improvement and support in ad hoc strategic projects.

Having placed the Finance Director with the business, who has progressed through the ranks over the years, I can honestly say they are an exceptional leader and joy to work for; new ideas are welcomed, your voice will be heard, and you’ll feel genuinely supported by your No.1.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts with full variance analysis and commentary.
• Oversee a finance team conducting all 1-2-1s, training and mentoring.
• Prepare the annual budgets and forecasting activities.
• Reporting results and intercompany balances to parent company via Cognos interface to deadlines communicated by the Group.
• Manage stock valuation, working with the team to ensure stocks are accurately represented.
• VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Research and Development claims.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, employees, suppliers, customers, auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies, to promote sustainability efforts.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives off leading teams as well as having full involvement in accounts production and working closely with the SLT. On your profile, we are looking for qualified candidates with manufacturing experience who have operated at a similar level, and thrive off leading teams.

Manufacturing experience is absolutely essential for this role.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, and you’re looking for a long-term role to add immediate value to a business, and guide a brilliant finance team, then apply now.