Financial Controller

EA First; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EA First is seeking a Financial Controller to join the leadership team and work closely with the Managing Director to drive growth in a £20m turnover manufacturing business. This is an office-based role with responsibility for the finances across the group and a small finance team.

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgeting, audits and compliance, provide strategic financial guidance, and mentor the finance team to support long-term stability and expansion.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Proven experience in managing a finance team

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance and investment appraisal
• Monthly Management Accounts with commentary, annual accounts, audits
• Lead budgeting process and rolling forecasts
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and tax
• Mentor and manage the internal finance team
• Oversee treasury and funds management

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

This long established and growing owner manged business is looking for a Financial Controller to join the leadership team and work closely with the Managing Director to ensure continued growth of the business.

You will be responsible for running the finances of a £20m t/o manufacturing business as well as overseeing the financial reporting of two other divisions. This is an office based role.

The Financial Controller will be the senior executive responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management to ensure long-term stability and growth. You will work closely with the MD and manage a small but capable finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance, growth strategies, and investment appraisal.
• Monthly Management Accounts with commentary, annual accounts, managing audits, and proactive additional management information.
• Leading the budgeting process to align resources with company goals - rolling annual forecasts to be developed
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, taxation, and regulatory bodies.
• Mentoring and managing the internal finance team
• Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions.

We are looking for an ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified finance professional with experience of operating in a manufacturing environment. You will be a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and be an experienced manager of people.

£80,000 to £90,000 plus package