Financial Controller

Bruin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering business in the Manchester area is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. This role involves managing finance functions, driving operational efficiency, and contributing to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in engineering sectors and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a chance to influence company direction and develop a loyal team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in finance.
• Experience in engineering or cost-sensitive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance function and deliver value-adding service.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Collaborate on business planning and strategy.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant

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Director - Professional Services Recruitment

My client is a long-established, privately-owned, profitable and dynamic engineering business with 5 sites across the North West. Due to planned developments in the Senior Leadership Team, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the business as a Financial Controller.

The Role

Reporting to the Group MD, you will be a key member of the Leadership Team with Board and operational responsibility for all elements of finance, commercial management, HR, and Company Secretarial duties. You will also be a key driver of operational efficiency, business strategy, and continuous improvement alongside the SLT.

The Duties

You will manage a small, loyal team eager to develop. Your role will be varied, dynamic, and include (but not be restricted to):

• Full responsibility for the finance function and delivering a value-adding service to the business
• Reporting and analysis of commercial and operational performance by site, entity, and revenue stream
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Collaborating with the MD and Directors on business planning and strategy
• Managing HR, H&S, and Company Secretarial matters across the Group, down to site level
• Driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, controls, reporting, and staff development

You should be able to balance hands-on and strategic tasks, understanding all elements of the business to add maximum value and derive satisfaction from your input.

The Person

• Qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with at least 5 years PQE
• Experience in engineering, project, or cost-sensitive sectors, especially within an owner-managed SME
• Experience in staff supervision and development
• Pragmatic, rational, 'can do/will do' approach, with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable with a role that is office and site-based across the Group, influencing colleagues

For more information, please apply ASAP.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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