Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Guiseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller to coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and ensure quality control in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, effective team management skills, and a commercial mindset. Based in Guiseley, this opportunity offers a salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum along with a supportive work environment and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary range

Collaborative work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts.
• Business partner sales, operations, and commercial teams.

Skills

Proven working experience as a Financial Controller

Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Strong commercial experience

Education

Accounting qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

• Financial Controller opportunity involved in strategic business decision making
• Opportunity to work closely with sales, operations and commercial teams

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector. They have a substantial presence in the local area and are known for their commitment to quality and innovation. This thriving business encourages professional growth and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to advance their career in finance.

Job Description

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts and reporting
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Produce Management Information to support the wider leadership team
• Business partner the sales, operations and commercial teams, to support with strategic business decision making

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• Accounting qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Experience managing a small team
• Strong commercial experience and comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels

What's on Offer

• An attractive salary range between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum.
• The chance to play a key role in a large industrial and manufacturing business.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

We invite all qualified candidates to seize this exciting opportunity. Make a significant impact in a large, respected industrial and manufacturing company based in Leeds. Apply today to take your career to the next level.