Financial Controller

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-company manufacturing business. Managing a small team, you will ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and support continued growth.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure

• Twice-yearly bonus scheme

• Annual salary review

• Workplace pension

• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Office based role

• Lead all accounting, reporting, forecasting and month-end processes

• Produce management accounts, board reports and financial analysis

• Manage cash flow, payroll, VAT returns and year-end accounts

• Liaise with auditors, HMRC and regulatory bodies

• Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control and reconciliations

• Manage multi-currency ledgers, journals and fixed assets

• Prepare R&D tax claims and support Patent Box requirements

• Calculate bonus and commission payments

• Work closely with operational teams and Sage Manufacturing systems

• Lead and develop the finance team

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience

• Minimum 10 years' finance leadership experience

• Manufacturing sector background essential

• Strong management accounting and reporting expertise

• Advanced Excel skills; Sage 200 Manufacturing desirable

• Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box advantageous

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion