Financial Controller

Nxtgen Recruitment; Tetford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is supporting a manufacturing business in Thetford seeking a Financial Controller. This key position involves overseeing finance operations, delivering monthly reports, and collaborating with senior management to optimize financial performance. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with experience in the manufacturing sector. This role entails shaping financial processes and ensuring effective cash management.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in Manufacturing or product-based background is ideal.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end Management Accounts and consolidated reports.
• Deliver budgeting and forecasting cycles, tracking financial performance.
• Review performance of products, analysing margins and profitability.
• Manage rolling cash flow forecasts to maintain strong company cash position.
• Deliver all statutory filings quarterly and annually.
• Collaborate with company owner and FD to set strategy and financial objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

NXTGEN are supporting a fast-paced Manufacturing business near Thetford with the recruitment of a Financial Controller. This is a visible role within the organisation, giving you regular exposure to the senior leadership and executive team. As Financial Controller, you'll lead a small team responsible for the day-to-day running of finance, ensuring monthly and statutory returns are delivered accurately and on time. With the ongoing support of a Fractional Finance Director, you'll take ownership of the month-end close process and provide detailed financial insight to support business performance. Beyond the numbers, the Financial Controller will work closely with operational and commercial teams to identify efficiencies, highlight potential cost savings, and review product profitability and margins. As the business continues to evolve, you'll also have the chance to shape reporting processes and controls, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and meet the needs of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of month end Management Accounts and consolidated reports
• Delivery of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, tracking performance vs plan and identifying financial opportunities for the business
• Review commercial and operational performance of the business, analysing product margins, profitability and contract performance
• Manage and deliver rolling cashflow forecasts, ensuring the company is in a strong cash position
• Deliver all statutory fillings for the business on both a quarterly and annual basis
• Work closely with the company owner and Fractional FD to set the business strategy and financial objectives

Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Candidates who are qualified by experience with a proven background in this type of role are also encouraged to apply. You will ideally have experience working within Manufacturing or a product based background, with excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Any previous experience in supplier contract management or negotiation would be significantly advantageous but not essential.

Remuneration

Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualification