Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee two manufacturing plants. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape financial processes while working in a globally recognized company. You will be responsible for financial reporting, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with UK and global standards. The ideal candidate will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with experience in a manufacturing environment. Join this exciting journey and make a significant impact on the company's financial performance while enjoying a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Global Business Exposure

Opportunity to Influence Role

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with experience in financial control.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly financial reporting and monthly management accounting.
• Lead the UK Finance and Controlling team and drive financial performance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

SAP Knowledge

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

• A global manufacturing company
• Opportunity to add your own mark on the role

About Our Client

My client, a manufacturing business with a global presence, are looking for a Financial Controller to manage 2 of their manufacturing plants. This business are market leaders in their sector and there is a lot of investment going into improving the site's manufacturing facility. This is an exciting time to join the business!

Job Description

• Responsible for quarterly financial reporting and monthly management accounting
• Provide transparency of financial development and main drivers to steer the business and support management decisions
• Reflect latest developments in forecasts
• Lead Operative and Strategic Planning process for the entity across all sites and functions
• Ensure compliance with UK legal and Global financial reporting standards and policies
• Prepare presentations on business development for the Division and Entity management
• Conduct profitability and special analyses and derive recommendations for action
• Continuously and improve Finance & Controlling processes, systems, methodologies and tools
• Act as business partner for senior management team and all entity functions to actively drive the financial performance of the entity
• Lead the UK Finance and Controlling team
• Key contact person for Division Controller (for monthly management accounting), Corporate Accounting & Controlling (for quarterly financial reporting), external auditors, tax advisors, bank and insurers

The Successful Applicant

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified
• Experience operating at Financial Controller level, ideally within the Manufacturing sector or in a business with a global presence
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to mentor a more junior member of the team
• Knowledge of SAP
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills

What's on Offer

A competitive salary, and the opportunity to put your own stamp on a role whilst having exposure to a global business.