Financial Controller

Hays Senior Finance; Oldham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth manufacturing business as a Financial Controller in North Manchester. You'll lead the accountancy function, drive improvements, and partner with the board on strategic projects. This role requires a hands-on qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence decisions. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £80k plus bonus, in a company with a fantastic culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills to interact with finance and non-finance staff.
• Ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive best practices and continuous improvements across the business.
• Manage the overall accountancy function and partner with the board.
• Define new ways of working and improve MI and Cost Centre clarity.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Capability

Influencing

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Your new company
You will be joining a high growth manufacturing business based in North Manchester with an excellent reputation in its industry. The company is going through an exciting period of growth and change, resulting in there being a need for a Financial Controller to support the business strategically and operationally.

Your new role
As the Financial Controller, you will be initially tasked with driving best practice across the business and driving continuous improvements, supporting and partnering with the board of directors on key projects. You will have full responsibility for the overall accountancy function, a key decision maker in defining new ways of working alongside, behaviours and culture. The client is seeking a hands-on qualified Financial Controller who thrives in a manufacturing environment and brings strong analytical capability who can drive process improvements around MI, Cost Centre understanding and clarity on Bills and Materials.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience in a manufacturing business. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with finance and non-finance staff members. You'll have a strong personality, with the ability to influence and drive decisions in a fast paced environment. Having experience on 'Sage 200', which is the system the company uses, would be a huge advantage.

What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £80k plus bonus, alongside brilliant opportunities to be at the forefront of business critical decisions. The business has a fantastic culture, and you'll be joining a well renowned manufacturing business based in North Manchester, with the office being nearby to public transport, restaurants, shops and local amenities.

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