Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and growing manufacturing company is seeking a strategic Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This role offers the opportunity to manage a talented finance team while implementing Microsoft Office 365 across the business, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and long-term career opportunities. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive culture that values innovation

Leadership role with real influence

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Demonstrable experience in leading Office 365 implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team for accurate reporting and robust financial control.
• Manage implementation of Microsoft Office 365 to enhance collaboration.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

• High Growth Business
• Long term career opportunity

About Our Client

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and growing manufacturing company known for innovation, quality, and commitment to operational excellence. As they continue to evolve, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to lead their finance function and play a pivotal role in implementing Microsoft Office 365 across the business.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the finance team to deliver accurate financial reporting and robust financial control.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage the implementation of Microsoft Office 365 across the business - including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Power BI, and OneDrive - to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Identify and deliver improvements to systems and processes in line with best practices.
• Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
• Develop financial strategies to support business growth.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Demonstrable experience in leading or co-leading an Office 365 implementation (including finance-specific tools such as Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations, reporting, and analysis.
• Tech-savvy with a change management mindset.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

What's on Offer

• A leadership role with real influence and visibility across the business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.