Financial Controller

Hays; Bewdley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing business in Worcestershire is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee their finance operations. This permanent opportunity involves leading a team and managing all accounting functions while supporting the company's growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with aspirations to become a Finance Director.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

AXA health cover

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience is essential.
• Experience in management accounts and budgets required.
• Proven track record in an SME environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, and payroll.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to challenge and influence

Motivational and managerial skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage

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Base pay range

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£60,000-£80,000 per annum (plus bonus)
Location:
Worcestershire

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance have been retained by a family-owned SME manufacturing business in the Worcestershire area as they look to appoint a new Financial Controller on a permanent basis. The company has experienced strong levels of growth in recent years and, as such, are keen to bring in an experienced individual who has aspirations of becoming a Finance Director in the future.

Your new role
Working closely with the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for leading on all finance and accounting operations locally whilst managing a small, well-established team.

Main duties:

• Managing the day-to-day operations including AP, AR, NL, cost accounting, stock accounting and payroll
• Co-ordinating month-end and year-end close processes
• Co-ordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and other financial forecasts
• Preparing and publishing monthly financial statements
• Overseeing the audit process including the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
• Cashflow management
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Supervision and management of the finance team (5 staff)
• Streamlining and improving financial operations, processes and systems
• Support with financial strategy and decision-making

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in the preparation of management accounts, year-end financial statements, budgets and projections
• Proven track record of operating at a high level within an SME organisation, preferably within the manufacturing sector
• Able to work closely with both financial and non-financial staff
• Persuasive and determined personality with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Possess the ability to motivate, manage and develop staff
• Strong Excel skills and highly proficient with accounting packages (Sage an advantage)

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum and the chance to join an excellent, local business in Worcestershire. This is a great opportunity for a driven and knowledgeable finance professional who has ambitions of becoming a Finance Director within the next 12-18 months. Additional benefits include a generous company bonus scheme, 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), pension and AXA health cover. You will be comfortable working from an office as the role is 5 days per week onsite.

What you need to do now
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing

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