Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage financial operations, ensuring rigorous controls and compliance while supporting the company's growth. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience in finance, particularly within SMEs, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This is a pivotal role that will directly influence the company's financial health and strategic direction, making it an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional ready to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a finance team while ensuring financial controls are in place.
• Oversee monthly and annual closing activities and manage audits.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Financial Management

VAT Knowledge

Advanced Excel Skills

Staff Management

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

A dynamic manufacturing company seeks a qualified accountant as Financial Controller.

Your new company
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.

What you need to do now
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