Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a hands-on finance leader to drive financial operations and compliance. This role involves leading financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management while ensuring legal compliance and delivering accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, taking initiative to implement process improvements and support strategic business decisions. If you have a strong commercial acumen and enjoy working collaboratively in a friendly team, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact on the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a controller level with strong commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of audit processes and systems improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Manage supplier relationships and oversee IT provision for GDPR compliance.
• Develop dynamic business plans and collaborate with senior management.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

QBE Candidates with Manufacturing Background

Tools

ERP System

Auditing Tools

Job description

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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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Created on 04/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom