Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the industrial sector in Southampton is seeking a skilled Financial Controller. The role involves leading financial reporting, managing the finance team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess professional accounting qualifications and a strong background in financial management. This position offers excellent benefits including a contributory pension and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum

Life Assurance at 4x basic salary

Contributory Pension (4.5% Employee and 4.5% Employer contribution)

Access to an employee perks portal, GP helpline, and assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in financial management and reporting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a finance team effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights.
• Manage and supervise the accounting team to ensure effective performance.
• Conduct regular financial audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organisational goals.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Financial management and reporting software

Job description

Overview

• Strategic & Varied Scope
• Leadership & Influence

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing industry. The company is a medium-sized enterprise focused on delivering high-quality products and services, while maintaining a robust financial structure to support its operations.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights.
• Manage and supervise the accounting team to ensure effective performance.
• Conduct regular financial audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organisational goals.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in financial management and reporting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a finance team effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Life Assurance at 4x basic salary.
• Contributory Pension (4.5% Employee and 4.5% Employer contribution).
• Access to an employee perks portal, GP helpline, and assistance programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Financial Controller to join a professional team in Southampton within the industrial and manufacturing sector. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we encourage you to apply today.