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Halliday Marx have embarked on a Retained Assignment to hire an exceptional Financial Controller to join a highly ambitious and rapidly scaling Manufacturting business. Financial Controller Location: St Albans Salary: £85,000-£95,000 (DOE) Looking to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation? Following a merger the company is expected to treble in size within 2-3 years through both organic growth and strategic acquisition. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced finance professional ready to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day finance function, with the commercial capability and ambition to grow into a Finance Director as the group scales. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director and working alongside the CFO, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the operational finance function across the group, overseeing two accounts team members. You will play a key role in ERP optimisation, finance process improvement, reporting improvements, and business integration, in a company where finance is a genuine strategic partner to growth. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of day-to-day finance Accurate and timely monthly management information Cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning Driving ERP consolidation and finance process improvement Leading automation initiatives and identifying opportunities to leverage AI in a modern finance and accounting tech stack Genuine business partnering with operational, engineering and commercial teams Managing and developing finance and accounts staff Supporting the Managing Director with tailored management information Strengthening controls and finance infrastructure as the group scales Manufacturing & Operational Finance A strong manufacturing or engineering background is desirable. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of WIP reporting and controls, bills of materials, manufacturing costing and margin analysis, sales order flow through ERP systems, inventory and stock reporting, and multi-site operational finance. You will be equally comfortable on the shop floor and in the boardroom and powerful communication skills are highly desirable. The Candidate You are likely an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager from a manufacturing or engineering environment, technically strong across reporting, forecasting and controls, and commercially minded. You will be experienced with ERP systems - ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - and a proven driver of automation and process improvement. Ambition to develop, learn and progress to Finance Director as principal commercial lead within the business is desirable. Location & Working Pattern The role is based in St Albans with occasional travel between this and other locations. One to two remote working days per week are available but preference is for a leadership candidate that likes to be surrounded by their team and involved in day to day decisions.

Sales Ledger Operations Controller - Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm ALDERSHOT (driver required, due to remote location) Full-time, permanent office based Sales Ledger Operations Controller required for successful niche manufacturing business with an office and a factory in Aldershot, Hampshire - to start on an IMMEDIATE / Temp to Perm basis! Role Overview: The Sales Ledger Operations Controller manages day-to-day sales ledger activities, supply chain logistics, and group office administration within the Operations department (covering Group Activities including BCC, SBS-R, & FCL). This office based role ensures maximum productivity at minimum cost. The ideal candidate possesses a stock management / logistics background, excellent organisational skills under pressure, and an exceptional eye for detail. Key Responsibilities 1. Sales Ledger & Financial Administration Order Processing : Execute sales order entries, processing, invoicing, and profitability assessments. Credit Control : Manage credit control, cash allocation, cash sale invoicing, and credit card payments. Cost & Discrepancies : Control debit notes and handle internal stock processing and invoice costing. Account Support : Resolve existing customer queries regarding payments, copy documents, and proof of deliveries. 2. Logistics & Purchasing Management Transport Coordination : Book, negotiate, and process transport orders while organising collections. Despatch Tracking : Maintain the Sales Order calendar, track daily order despatches, and secure proof of deliveries. Procurement : Process daily price enquiries, issue purchase orders, and administer goods inwards receipts. Compliance : Process daily material certification requirements for compliance and quality control. 3. General Office & Management Support Management Assistance : Liaison daily with the Operations Manager to align priorities and support the management team. Office Operations : Manage daily computer system backups, outgoing post franking, and stationary/tuck shop stock. Facility Support : Coordinate morning coffee provisions and provide administrative support for meeting and training rooms. Marketing : Assist with the company's direct marketing campaigns and promotional activities. Filing: Day to day filling and archiving. Candidate Requirements Experience : Proven track record in stock management, administration, and logistics. Background : Experience within an engineering or technical services environment is highly desirable. Skills : Strong negotiation skills, high financial accuracy, and proficiency in IT system backups. Attributes : Highly organised, focused under pressure, and possesses a keen eye for detail. Team player, friendly and happy to muck in with all office duties and be part of a small, tight knit team! Please note that there is an office dog - so being dog friendly is a must