Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to lead a team and ensure robust financial management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-technology manufacturing company's growth story. You will oversee financial controls, manage audits, and produce financial statements while working closely with budget holders to optimize resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance within an SME accounting environment.
• Demonstrable process improvement and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 4, providing effective management information.
• Ensure rigorous financial controls and manage annual closing activities.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Financial Management

Advanced Excel Skills

VAT Knowledge

Staff Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

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Your newpany

Our client is a dynamic, high-technology manufacturing company with impressive growth plans.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will manage, coach, and develop a team of 4, providing timely, accurate, and effective management information to the business and challenging budget holders to ensure resources and investment are optimised. As Financial Controller, you will ensure rigorous financial controls are in place and be responsible for monthly and annual closing activities, including managing the year-end audit and tax compliance. Production of monthly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports is required, as well as planning, overseeing, and managing the annual budget process and regular re-forecasting activities.

This hands-on role will review and ensure all financial systems are fit for purpose and assess and reduce the company's exposure to financial risk. You will at times deputise for the Finance Director and proactively assist all areas of the business.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with previous experience in finance, ideally within an SME accounting environment in a similar role. You will have experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment and demonstrable process improvement and controls. You will have good knowledge of VAT, advanced Excel skills, and staff management experience. Excellent communication skills are required, as well as a resourceful, energetic, and enthusiastic approach.

We are looking for someone with the ability to work well under pressure, both as part of the team and on your own initiative, and who has a confident and results-driven approach.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at a critical point in its growth story.