Financial Controller

OM Search Consultants LTD; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Northamptonshire is seeking a Financial Controller to support the Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and the ability to manage financial aspects across multiple companies, ensuring compliance and effective management. Offering a hybrid working model, this role provides an excellent opportunity for career development alongside a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Fantastic place to work

Career development

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects and ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly accounts and year-end financials.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Excel skills

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

OM Search Consultants is working with a fantastic Manufacturing business in the Northamptonshire region. Due to their recent growth, they now require a Financial Controller to work closely with & support the Finance Director.

This is a great role for an experienced, "hands-on" Finance Professional who thrives in a fast-paced and growing environment. As the Financial Controller, you will oversee businesses within the portfolio & manage the financial aspects of each company, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and effective financial management.

Requirements

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of monthly accounts & year-end.
• Financial Reporting - Preparing and presenting financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) for each company, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Budgeting and Forecasting - Developing and managing budgets and forecasts for each company, monitoring performance against targets.
• Identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing insights to support investment decisions.
• Establishing and maintaining internal controls to prevent fraud, minimize errors, and ensure data accuracy.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks specific to each company within the portfolio.
• Ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements and liaising with external auditors.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicating financial information to the senior leadership team, investors, and other relevant stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing.
• Analytical Problem-Solving & Excel skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to various stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• A fantastic place to work
• Career development
• Hybrid working
• Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits