Financial Controller

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools; Fradley; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in precision tools is seeking a Financial Controller in Fradley. You will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and lead an accounts team. The ideal candidate is ACCA / CIMA qualified with expertise in Sage 200 and financial leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day off for your birthday

Company pension with 5% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Health Cashback Plan

Group Life Assurance

Employee Referral Scheme

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA qualified (or near completion).
• Strong technical expertise with Sage 200 (advanced knowledge essential).
• A proactive, detail-driven financial leader able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and daily cash‑flow management.
• Lead, mentor and develop an Accounts team of three.
• Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with auditors.

Skills

ACCA / CIMA qualified

Strong technical expertise with Sage 200

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Power BI experience preferred

Experience managing teams

Detail-driven financial leader

Education

ACCA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job title : Financial Controller

Location : Fradley, Staffordshire (after initial training in Wokingham)

Salary : £68,000 - £72,500 Per annum DOE

Job type : Full time / Permanent

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools is a leading manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, renowned for delivering high-performance solutions for machining demanding materials across aerospace, medical, power generation and motorsport sectors.

We are entering a major and exciting phase of growth as we relocate to the Midlands, bringing together Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Unimerco Tooling under one roof. This move will create Kyocera's largest carbide tooling site in Europe-a unified, future-focused centre of excellence based in Fradley, Staffordshire.

As part of this transformation, we're now seeking a Financial Controller to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our business.

About the Role :

This is a key strategic position with responsibility for all day-to-day financial operations of Kyocera SGS Precision Tools EU Ltd, along with oversight of our legal and fiscal compliance across the UK and internationally.

As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the EU Managing Director, contribute to organisational strategy, and provide financial leadership as the business transitions to its new Fradley facility and continues to scale.

You will ensure robust financial control, and deliver accurate, timely reporting to both UK leadership and our parent company in the US (and wider Kyocera Group in Japan).

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Leadership & Control

• Oversee all accounting functions and daily cash‑flow management
• Ensure timely production of monthly Management Accounts
• Lead monthly forecasting, reporting and analysis for UK and parent company requirements
• Manage all legal and fiscal obligations including VAT, corporation tax, National Insurance and income tax compliance

Team & Process Management

• Lead, mentor and develop an Accounts team of three
• Maintain and improve core accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with US and Japanese corporate accounting / reporting standards

Financial Operations

• Oversee payroll data preparation and approval
• Manage bank reconciliations, control accounts, accruals, prepayments and stock reconciliation
• Produce quarterly VAT returns, stock provisions and fixed asset register reconciliation
• Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with auditors
• Support budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting and strategic planning

What We're Looking For

• ACCA / CIMA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong technical expertise with Sage 200 (advanced knowledge essential)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; Power BI experience preferred
• A proactive, detail-driven financial leader able to work to tight deadlines
• Experience managing teams and presenting financial information at senior level
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and guide decision-making

What You'll Get in Return

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance (after 12 months)
• Health Cashback Plan
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular social activities

…plus more, all designed to support your wellbeing and recognise your contribution.

Initial training will take place at our Wokingham site with all travel and accommodation costs fully covered.

After this training period, the role will be permanently based at our new Fradley facility.

Candidates with experience of; Finance, Accounts Officer, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Purchase Ledger Controller, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Assistant Accountant will also be considered for this role.