Financial Controller

Up to £75,000 plus benefits

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Our client is an established and growing manufacturing business that continues to invest in its people, systems and operations. As they enter an exciting period of development, they are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with senior leadership to support future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys making a genuine impact. The successful candidate will have the freedom to make the role their own, reviewing existing processes, introducing new ways of working and implementing improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy and business performance. If you enjoy creating structure, influencing change and delivering results, this role offers the autonomy to do exactly that.

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the finance department while partnering with operational teams across the business. You will provide accurate financial information, deliver strategic insight and ensure the finance function supports both day to day operations and long term business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the finance function within a busy manufacturing environment
• Producing monthly management accounts and ensuring timely financial reporting
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Overseeing stock accounting, inventory valuation and cost analysis
• Delivering balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Developing financial controls and strengthening internal procedures
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting across the finance function
• Managing and developing the finance team, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and general ledger
• Producing meaningful KPI reporting and variance analysis to support operational decision making
• Managing taxation requirements including VAT, Corporation Tax, Research and Development claims, Customs and Excise and environmental taxes
• Leading the year end audit process and maintaining strong relationships with external auditors and banking partners
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

We are looking for an experienced finance leader with a strong background in manufacturing who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment and confident challenging existing ways of working.

You will have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or equivalent
• At least five years of Financial Controller experience within manufacturing, production or FMCG
• Strong knowledge of stock management, standard costing and inventory control
• Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and leading audits
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systems
• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness
• The ability to communicate effectively with finance and non finance stakeholders
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate a finance team

This is more than a traditional Financial Controller position. It is an opportunity to shape the finance function, introduce new processes and procedures and play a key role in the continued success of a growing manufacturing business.

You will benefit from:

• Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits
• A senior leadership role with real influence across the business
• The opportunity to implement change and improve finance operations
• A collaborative management team that values new ideas
• A stable and expanding business with ambitious plans for the future

If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can make a visible difference, drive improvements and leave your mark on a successful manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.