Financial Controller

SPI Management; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance team in Derby. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide strategic support. Key responsibilities include managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA certification.
• Experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Liaise with auditors and manage year-end processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Manufacturing Costing

Education

Qualified Accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (HFM preferred)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job title: Financial Controller

Location: Derby

Salary: Negotiable Dependant on Experience

Hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours

Purpose Of The Financial Controller Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the finance team and oversee all financial operations. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and provide strategic support to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities For a Financial Controller

• Key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the MD and parent company.
• Lead, appraise, and develop the finance team.
• Drive continuous improvement and support cross-functional finance projects.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Upload financial data and commentary to the parent company via HFM (or similar ERP).
• Monitor cashflow and oversee transactional finance (AP, AR, credit control).
• Ensure accurate payroll, VAT, Intrastat, and HMRC reporting.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and group standards.
• Liaise with auditors and support financial year-end processes.
• Deliver KPI, cost, margin, and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Review financial plans to identify margin and profitability improvements.
• Ensure accuracy of fixed asset and capex reporting with ROI analysis.
  
  

Key Requirements For a Financial Controller

• Qualified Accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing and intercompany pricing
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems (HFM preferred)
• Skilled in budget management, reporting, and taxation compliance
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills
  
  

Please contact Alice @ The Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.

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