Financial Controller

Ottawa-Carleton Ultimate Association; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

New Opportunity - Financial Controller

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team. In this role, you will oversee the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

This position requires strong leadership and people management skills and a deep understanding of financial management principles. You will be responsible for leading the Finance Team, ensuring the completion of all financial activities, records, and transactions accurately and on time. This includes daily, month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting.

Management

• Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, collaborating with the MD, parent company leaders, and site management on strategic and operational matters.
• Lead the Finance team, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, and development.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational systems and practices through strong leadership.
• Manage finance and general management projects from initiation to completion.
• Provide financial guidance across the business where qualified.
• Present financial results at monthly management meetings.

Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Accounts

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Produce budgets and forecasts for the parent company, including variance analysis.
• Upload financial data to the parent company's ERP system (HFM) within deadlines.
• Monitor cash flow, manage the cashbook, and report to MD and parent company.
• Oversee all transactional finance functions (e.g., purchase/sales ledger, credit control).
• Ensure payroll, expenses, employee benefits, and HMRC reporting are timely and accurate, coordinating with HR and the MD.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and oversee capital expenditure requests with ROI analysis.
• Manage journal entries, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Intrastat, and corporation tax deadlines.
• Support the Systems and Compliance Officer on finance matters when needed.

Reporting And Analysis

• Provide ODBC, Syspro, KPI, labour, and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making.
• Deliver analysis of customer sales, margins, and financial trends.
• Regularly review financial plans to identify opportunities to enhance margins and profits.
• Ensure compliance with parent company standards (SPI), UK GAAP, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage relationships with auditors for the UK year-end audit.
• Ensure all financial reporting aligns with regulations, legislation, and best practices.
• Stay current on financial reporting and tax regulations, implementing necessary changes within the business.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA)
• Extensive experience in a finance role up to Financial Controller level, in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing Costing Analyst Experience
• Good understanding of Inter-Co pricing structures
• Good understanding of the full range of financial and taxation reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and capex requests.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel.
• Experience with computerised finance or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar (willing to learn).
• Experience leading, managing, and developing staff.
• Strong presentation skills for internal and external reporting.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly numerate.
• Organised self-starter with problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

What You Can Expect In Return

• Competitive Salary (Depending on Experience)
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme

How to Apply

If you believe you are suited for this role, please contact us today! We invite qualified candidates to apply via the provided links or contact Recruit 2 You directly at 01773 252222. We act as an employment agency for this role.

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