Financial Controller

TieTalent; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial operations and management. This leadership position requires a proven financial background in a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities including financial analysis, compliance oversight, and team management. The role offers a hybrid work model based in North East England.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in finance for a manufacturing environment managing small teams.
• Confidence and accuracy to review and reconcile work of team members.
• Ability to analyze business through financial results.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Oversee compliance, AP & AR functions.
• Monitor budget variances and financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Compliance oversight

Cost saving identification

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

We engineer and manufacture products for multiple industry sectors in countries all over the world. We are looking for a real mix between an accurate Accountant and a Commercial Finance expert. We need a progressive and commercial Finance Controller with experience in a manufacturing environment to take on a Leadership role in our UK office.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Oversee compliance, AP & AR functions.
• Monitor & report on budget variances and financial performance.
• Identify any potential cost saving opportunities & market trends.
• Oversee spend and challenge the value related to all costs.
• Coordinate with external auditors.

Requirements

Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing / Engineering

Ultimately, you should demonstrate a proven track record in a Finance position for a manufacturing environment managing a small team, ideally for a UK-based business with group interests (circa £20m-£50m turnover).

• A recognised financial qualification, ideally CIMA or ACCA, although we will happily talk to people who are QBE.
• Experience of different financial systems ideally in manufacturing environments.
• An understanding of business through financial results to provide analysis to Management and Operations to demonstrate issues and opportunities faced by the business.
• The ability to manage workload and work independently to meet wider team/group deadlines and requirements.
• The confidence and accuracy to review and reconcile work of other team members and provide training where required.

Why consider us?

• This is a key role for our business; we will value your opinion and give you autonomy to maximise the role.
• Offer you a place in the Senior Management Team and a direct reporting line to the European Finance Director.
• Expose you to the wider business and encourage you to influence the senior team.

It is likely you would have previously shown strong analytical and communicational skills, managed a Finance Team including European and International elements, and worked with a variety of key stakeholders. It is also likely that you would have undertaken one of the following roles: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, Director of Finance, Finance and Commercial Manager, Group Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller.

LOCATION: North East (Hybrid option of 1/2 days a week from home once established)

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Darlington, Middlesborough, Northallerton, Durham, Catterick, Hartlepool, Thirsk, Redcar, Whitby

JOB SPECIFICATION: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing / Engineering

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