Financial Controller

NLB Solutions; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NLB Solutions is supporting a manufacturing business in recruiting a Qualified Accountant to join as Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is office-based, with a view to permanent opportunities, and reports to the MD.

The position covers financial reporting, budgeting, control enhancements, UK/US GAAP, SOX compliance, VAT and tax, and close collaboration with the MD and corporate finance teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent.
• Experience in Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Deliver accurate profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare management accounts, KPI reporting, and detailed variance analysis.
• Ensure timely reporting to corporate finance teams.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis capabilities.
• Perform pricing evaluations and profitability analysis.
• Manage external and internal audit processes.
• Coordinate activities with tax, payroll, and R&D teams.
• Oversee working capital, accounts Receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT & tax compliance

Intercompany accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

OneStream

ERP systems

Job description

NLB Solutions are working with a manufacturing business that are looking for a Qualified Accountant to join as a Financial Controller for a period of 6 months on a fixed term contract. Our client is looking for someone that comes from a similar background and work closely with hands on and dynamic MD. This role has one person reporting in to them and will be office based for the 6 months but this role is now live as the company will be recruiting for this role on a permanent basis in the future.

The business offers a fast paced environment that is based alongside the manufacturing site. They are looking someone that can commit to completing the full 6 months with the possibility of the role converting into a permanent opportunity.

Duties:

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Deliver accurate profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare management accounts, KPI reporting, and detailed variance analysis.
• Ensure timely reporting to corporate finance teams.
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis capabilities.
• Perform pricing evaluations and profitability analysis.
• Compliance & Controls
• Maintain compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements, US GAAP, SOX, and internal policies.
• Strengthen financial controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure completion and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage VAT returns, corporation tax packs, payroll submissions, and statutory filings.
• Manufacturing Finance
• Lead annual standard cost roll and absorption costing activities.
• Oversee inventory valuation and annual stock take processes.
• Support operations with manufacturing performance reporting.
• Monitor capital expenditure and fixed asset management.
• Audit & Treasury
• Manage external and internal audit processes.
• Coordinate activities with tax, payroll, and R&D teams.
• Oversee working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Systems & Reporting
• Oversee OneStream reporting, budgeting, and forecasting submissions.
• Support ERP and finance system improvements.
• Manage lease accounting and reporting requirements.

Person Spec:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership role.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.