Financial Controller - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

The Financial Controller will oversee the financial operations of a manufacturing business, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all accounting processes. This role requires a strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and maintaining a focus on innovation and precision.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full accounting function, including bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, and annual financial statements
• Oversee banking and financing relationships (loans, invoice discounting, asset finance, budget modelling)
• Handle invoicing and cash collection processes
• Manage key purchasing activities, including utilities and capital expenditure
• Oversee payroll operations
• Provide oversight for IT systems and infrastructure
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare board documents and participate in board meetings
• Lead a team of 3-4 direct reports
• Ad hoc responsibilities as per business and role growth

Profile

Candidate Requirements:

• Accounting qualification (or equivalent experience), with 3-5 years post-qualification experience - ACCA / ACA / CIMA
• FP&A background with strong commercial acumen
• Proactive and ambitious, eager to grow the role and contribute to business development
• Opportunity to gain exposure to acquisitions and site investments
• A willingness to work cross-functionally to drive business improvement
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering settings / small batch, or project-based businesses
• Proficient in SAGE 200 and Excel; Power BI experience is desirable

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing organisation.
• Challenging and rewarding role with career development prospects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Financial Controller to join a thriving business in the industrial sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!