Financial Controller

ICAEW; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

ICAEW, a Somerset-based manufacturing business, is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and growth.

You will lead the finance team, deliver monthly management accounts, manage budgeting and forecasting, and provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience as Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner
• Manufacturing/production sector experience
• Strong understanding of stock, inventory and cost accounting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting
• Ability to influence and challenge senior decision-makers

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Own budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury
• Partner with production teams to drive performance improvements
• Oversee stock, inventory and cost accounting
• Develop robust financial controls, systems and reporting processes
• Manage statutory reporting, audits and compliance
• Support strategic projects and capital investment decisions
• Provide financial leadership across the organisation

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Cost accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a successful and growing manufacturing business in Somerset as Financial Controller. With a strong reputation in its market, continued investment and ambitious growth plans, this is a business that combines the stability of an established organisation with the energy and pace of a company looking firmly towards the future.Reporting directly to the Managing Director and forming part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making and leading the finance function through its next phase of growth.

Your new role

As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the finance function while acting as a trusted commercial partner to the wider business.Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Owning the budgeting, forecasting and business planning process
• Delivering meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight
• Managing cash flow, working capital and treasury activities
• Partnering with operational and production teams to drive performance improvements
• Overseeing stock, inventory and cost accounting
• Developing robust financial controls, systems and reporting processes
• Managing statutory reporting, audits and compliance requirements
• Supporting strategic projects, growth initiatives and capital investment decisions
• Providing financial leadership across the wider organisation

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating within a dynamic manufacturing environment.You will ideally possess:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner
• Manufacturing, engineering or production sector experience
• Strong understanding of stock, inventory and cost accounting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting
• The ability to influence and challenge senior decision-makers

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join the senior leadership team
• Significant influence over business strategy and decision-making
• Growing business with exciting future plans
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements