Financial Controller

Nxtgen Recruitment; Stalham Green; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN is working with an established Norfolk manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Financial Controller who will own the accounts and help optimise the finance function following recent ERP investment.

You’ll work closely with business owners and cross‑functionally to drive improvements, lead year-end and quarterly reporting, payroll, audits, and robust financial controls, while simplifying reporting and strengthening processes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on accounting experience, gained in industry or practice.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and managing reporting requirements.
• Proven end-to-end payroll experience.
• Confidence working with ERP systems and improving finance processes.
• A practical, approachable style and the confidence to work directly with business owners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accounts, including year-end preparation and quarterly reporting for lenders.
• Run end-to-end payroll and manage associated pension requirements.
• Coordinate audit requirements and maintain effective financial controls.
• Support credit control and oversee finance matters for smaller group entities.
• Make better use of the ERP system to improve reporting and reduce manual processes.
• Provide clear financial information to support decisions across the business.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Payroll management

ERP systems

Financial controls

Tools

ERP system

Job description

NXTGEN is working with an established Norfolk manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Financial Controller. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the accounts while helping the business make better use of its recent investment in ERP and improve the way its finance function operates.

As Financial Controller, you’ll work closely with the owners of this business and wider parts of the business to drive continuous improvements.

Key responsibilities as Financial Controller

• Take ownership of the accounts, including year-end preparation and quarterly reporting for lenders
• Run end-to-end payroll and manage associated pension requirements
• Coordinate audit requirements and maintain effective financial controls
• Support credit control and oversee finance matters for smaller group entities
• Make better use of the ERP system to improve reporting and reduce manual processes
• Provide clear financial information to support decisions across the business

What we’re looking for

• Strong hands-on accounting experience, gained in industry or practice
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and managing reporting requirements
• Proven end-to-end payroll experience
• Confidence working with ERP systems and improving finance processes
• A practical, approachable style and the confidence to work directly with business owners

Experience in manufacturing would be an advantage. The business is more interested in someone who can take ownership, adapt to change and help build a more efficient finance function.

The role can be full-time or part-time arrangements will be considered for the right person.