Financial Controller

Hays Accountancy and Finance; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£60,000-£80,000 per annum
Location:
Worcestershire

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance have been retained by a family-owned SME manufacturing business in the Worcestershire area as they look to appoint a new Financial Controller on a permanent basis. The company has experienced strong levels of growth in recent years and, as such, are keen to bring in an experienced individual who has aspirations of becoming a Finance Director in the future.

Your new role
Reporting into the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for leading on all finance and accounting operations locally whilst managing a small, well-established team.

Main duties:

• Managing the day-to-day operations including AP, AR, NL, cost accounting, stock accounting and payroll
• Co-ordinating month-end and year-end close processes
• Co-ordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and other financial forecasts
• Preparing and publishing monthly financial statements
• Overseeing the audit process including the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
• Cashflow management
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Supervision and management of the finance team (5 staff)
• Streamlining and improving financial operations, processes and systems
• Support with financial strategy and decision-making

What you'll need to succeed:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in the preparation of management accounts, year-end financial statements, budgets and projections
• Proven track record of operating at a high level within an SME organisation, preferably within the manufacturing sector
• Able to work closely with both financial and non-financial staff
• Persuasive and determined personality with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Possess the ability to motivate, manage and develop staff
• Strong Excel skills and highly proficient with accounting packages (Sage an advantage)

What you'll get in return:
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum and the chance to join an excellent, local business in Worcestershire. This is a great opportunity for a driven and knowledgeable finance professional who has ambitions of becoming a Finance Director within the next 12-18 months. Additional benefits include company bonus scheme, 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), pension and AXA health cover. You will be comfortable working from an office as the role is 5 days per week onsite.