Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Time Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in Chippenham. This role offers flexibility with 20-25 hours per week, focusing on financial operations and compliance while collaborating with the General Manager to drive strategic decisions and financial growth. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment, possess strong analytical skills, and be an effective communicator. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth manufacturing SME, where your contributions will be valued and recognized as the company aims to double in size within three years.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a controller level with strong commercial acumen.
• Preference for a qualified accountant or QBE candidates with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and compliance for the company.
• Manage financial transactions, audits, and ensure legal compliance.
• Develop business plans and collaborate with senior management for efficiency.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Internal Controls

Legal Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

QBE Candidates with Manufacturing Background

Tools

ERP Systems

GDPR Compliance Tools

Job description

Financial Controller - 3 days a week - SME - Manufacturing

Hays are currently exclusively partnering with a high growth manufacturing SME business based in Chippenham. With a culture built on learning and collaboration, their ambitions are to double in size within three years and the appointment of a Part-Time Financial Controller is testament to this ambition. This is initially a 20-25 hour a week role and offers good flexibility.

The role will focus on working closely with the General Manager to help them make the right decisions to steer strategy and aid financial growth. Having said that, this is a very hands-on role and needs someone who is prepared to roll their sleeves up.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Compliance

1. Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and credit control.
2. Oversee audits, internal controls, and ensure legal compliance.
3. Deliver accurate monthly, annual, and statutory reporting.
4. Submit consolidated data by working day five.
5. Manage financial transactions including ledgers, payroll, inventory and general entries.
6. Handle VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and R&D tax relief claims.
7. Drive process improvements and manage system upgrades, documentation, and training.
8. Support Business Management System and ISO compliance.

Business Strategy & Planning

1. Develop dynamic business plans, forecasts, and scenario models.
2. Collaborate with Senior Management Team, procurement, and engineering to help reduce costs and improve efficiency.
3. Identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decisions.

Corporate Governance & Stakeholder Management

1. Liaise with parent company on governance and reporting.
2. Support mass production strategy and represent finance at board meetings.
3. Manage supplier relationships, including legal, payroll, and IT.
4. Oversee IT provision and ERP system, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Team Leadership

1. Manage and develop finance staff, conduct appraisals, coach and train.
2. Cross-train business support team for continuity in finance tasks.

We are looking for someone who can thrive in an environment where they need to take initiative and initiate change. An analytical and methodical person who has good attention to detail, is an effective communicator and can manage their workload and meet deadlines. Someone who will enjoy working in a friendly environment with a group of like-minded people who are all invested in helping the business grow.

In terms of qualifications, preference would be a qualified accountant but would also consider QBE candidates with the relevant Manufacturing background. You will have proven experience at a controller level and working knowledge of an audit process, systems improvement and a strong commercial acumen.

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