Financial Controller

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting function for the business including overseeing a team of 3 in finance. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing budgeting & forecasting, month end/ year end reporting as well as working capital management, whilst ensuring accurate and insightful financial understanding to support key business decisions.

The company offers an excellent benefits package including: - 

• Salary up to £70,000 (Dependent on Experience)
• Quarterly bonus 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Private Medical Care 
• Company Pension 

This will be a varied role with duties to include: -

• Oversee full month end close process, including management accounts, inventory valuations, balance sheet reconciliations and all other reporting, ensuring completion within strict group reporting deadlines
• Developing, support and mentoring of 3 finance team members
• Cashflow forecasting
• Working capital management
• Responsibility for end-to-end financial processes and procedures
• Actively review and drive improvements in KPI metrics
• Ensure the production of timely, accurate financial and operational performance reports to the senior leadership team
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial plans with business objectives
• Ongoing development of ERP and other reporting platforms
• Support delivery of departmental business plan
• Financial compliance lead for Tax, and both internal & external Audit requirements

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experiences:- 

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Practice trained would be highly advantageous 
• Demonstrable experience in a relevant manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and Statutory Accounts
• Have advanced level IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and E-mail
• Previous experience of staff management
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to develop strong, successful relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Great problem resolution and logical reasoning abilities
• Significant demonstrated experience of leading complex, multi-functional projects
• Positive working attitude and can-do approach to daily tasks

If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today!