Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Long Eaton to lead financial reporting and compliance for a manufacturing and retail business. The ideal candidate will have team management experience within SMEs and be able to drive strategic financial decision-making. This role offers a competitive salary of £65-70k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven team management experience within an SME.
• Hands-on experience in financial control.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Support data-driven decision making with department heads.
• Oversee financial systems and process improvements.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Statutory compliance

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Qualified Financial Controller

Job description

About Our Client

£30m t/o manufacturing and Retail business with a strong heritage in Nottingham but with an international footprint and ambitious growth plans

Job Description

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting across group entities including finance slides and commentary for monthly board deck with support of the Management Accountant
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements across UK, US, JP and EU including but not limited to VAT, Sales Tax, Corporation Tax, and audit obligations
• Manage year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors Commercial Finance
• Partner with department heads (e.g. Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Operations, Merchandising) to support data‑driven decision‑making and monitoring of overhead costs and stock levels
• Report on and analyse channel profitability across e‑commerce, wholesale, and retail
• Track international performance and FX exposure
• Maintain 13‑week cashflow forecast
• Manage weekly trading deck preparation Team Leadership
• Manage and develop a small finance team (AP, AR, Mgmt Accountant and junior finance staff)
• Drive a high‑performance culture with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and commercial awareness Systems & Controls
• Oversee financial systems and process improvements, including ERP and integrations
• Maintain strong financial controls including monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and risk management processes
• Maintain efficient cash collections and control over retails and online cash receipts
• Ensure accurate stock reporting across the business on a monthly basis
• Support continuing development of finance systems where applicable

The Successful Applicant

You will be a Qualified, hands‑on Financial Controller / Head of Finance with proven team management experience within an SME. Commercially minded, a natural problem solver and capable of effectively partnering with a range of senior stakeholders in the UK and overseas, based a commutable distance from Long Eaton.

What's on Offer

65–70k plus benefits