Financial Controller - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

A well known brand within the manufacturing space are looking to hire a new Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, manage a lean and efficient team, whilst improving processes through AI and other technologies.

Client Details

I'm working with a growing manufacturing business that operates in a very interesting sub-sector within the industrial space. With a brand built from passion, they focus on excellence and are recognised worldwide for their contributions to the industry they operate in.

Description

This role oversees everything end-end including;

• Manage a small Finance team of 3
• Run Month end and prepare accurate monthly management accounts and supporting information, working to deadlines.
• Ensure robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and effective risk management frameworks
• Preparation of analysis and reports for the board and SLT to demonstrate performance of the business
• Coordinate with Commercial and Operational departments to prepare annual budgets based on strategic and departmental objectives
• Provide guidance on cost control and profitability improvements within the business
• Assist in developing 5-year plans based on strategic objectives
• Overseeing and improving product costing and manufacturing cost controls
• Ensure the companies VAT & Import Export records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements. * Ensure VAT returns are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Preparation of statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance (including VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, Import/Export records), and Payroll

Profile

To be successful, you must have the following;

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA or be suitably qualified by experience
• Solid experience within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong financial analysis experience and the ability to present data
• Previous experience of preparing management accounts and financial forecasts
• Proficiency in cost accounting and manufacturing finance processes
• Strong people leadership skills, being able to demonstrate you can develop a small team

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum.
• .Flexible start & finish times, early finish on a Friday
• Health cash plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Other benefits can be discussed upon a conversation