Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Financial Controller is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for financial governance, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial management across the business.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening systems and controls, improving operational efficiency, and delivering robust financial insight to support strategic decision making in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls.
- Deliver timely monthly management accounts and statutory financial reporting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial modelling.
- Manage year end audit and ensure full regulatory compliance (VAT, PAYE, payroll, statutory returns).
- Oversee R&D tax credits and maximise grant funding opportunities.
- Maintain banking, insurance, and key external professional relationships.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.
- Agree and monitor performance targets in line with agreed KPI’s
- Liaise with the sales team to monitor and agree customer packages
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
- Proven financial leadership experience with strong reporting expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams while managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities proactively.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity and discretion.
Confidentiality
This position has access to confidential and proprietary information and requires the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Additional Information
This description reflects the principal functions of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will be responsible for all duties outlined above, in addition to other responsibilities reasonably required by senior management within the Financial Controller remit.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? Applying is quick and easy! Simply download the job application form and monitoring form, fill them out, and then submit them using the form to the right. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and join a team where your talent can truly shine—your future starts here!
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