Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Finance Controller to lead their financial operations in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing financial statements, and managing CAPEX and cash flow. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and finance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to the company's growth and sustainability. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact on financial strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and manage budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate audits and develop financial policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ACA qualification (Level 3 or 4)

Advanced degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial Software

ERP Systems

Job description

Exciting NEW Manufacturing Financial Controller Role

About the Role:
We are working with an established manufacturing client, who are looking to expand their finance team due to their recent and expected rapid growth. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Controller. This role is pivotal in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support our growth and sustainability.

In this role you will oversee financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy. You will also prepare financial statements, manage CAPEX, balance sheets, and fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting commercial assessments. This role also involves coordinating audits, developing financial policies, managing cash flow, overseeing supplier and customer communications, mentoring the finance team, leading continuous improvement projects, and collaborating with other departments to achieve business objectives.

What you'll need to succeed:

1. ACA qualification (minimum Level 3, ideally Level 4)
2. Advanced degree in Accounting
3. Audit experience
4. Over 5 years of combined experience in accounting and finance
5. Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards
6. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
8. Excellent leadership and team management skills
9. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
10. Capacity to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
11. High level of integrity and professionalism

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Controller seeking a diverse role or an ambitious individual looking to advance their career with broad exposure to various responsibilities.