Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum | Location: Pocklington
A manufacturing business east of York is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of the day to day finance function and support the senior leadership team with timely, meaningful financial information. This is a broad role suited to an experienced Finance Manager stepping up, or an established Financial Controller who enjoys working closely with the wider business in an operational environment. You will act as part of a lean finance team, overseeing 2 members of staff department, operating on sage, and ensuring accurate and timely management information is provided to the MD and business stakeholders.
The role will include:
- Production of monthly management accounts and commentary
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
- Supporting board and senior leadership with financial reporting and analysis
- Maintaining strong financial controls across the business
- Balance sheet oversight, year-end support and statutory compliance
- Monitoring working capital, stock and margin performance
- Providing commercial support to operational and non-finance stakeholders
- Reviewing processes and improving the quality of reporting
- Supervising and developing a small finance team
The business is looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a broad finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
- Is comfortable producing accurate management information and supporting decision making
- Can combine strong financial control with a practical, commercial mindset
- Is confident working with stakeholders across the business
- Ideally has experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operational environment
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market.