Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment Limited is excited to announce a vacancy for a Financial Controller to join a growing manufacturing business in Deeside. The successful candidate will oversee management accounts, drive process improvements, and implement efficient systems, playing a key role in general financial management.

This role involves leading the accounts payable functions, preparing monthly management accounts, and conducting in-depth financial reporting analysis. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications and proficiency in financial management.

Qualifications

• Experienced financial management proficiency with some accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including Bill of Materials and MRP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable and Sales Processing functions.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts packs.
• Conduct in-depth month-end reporting analysis.
• Take ownership of the company costing model.
• Analyse profit margins across customers and product lines.
• Manage invoice discounting facilities and cash management.
• Produce accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and operational guidance.
• Mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

CIMA, ACA, ACCA or suitably qualified by experience

Proficiency in financial management

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Job description

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing manufacturing business based in Deeside to recruit a Financial Controller into the team. Reporting to the Finance Director you will be responsible for overseeing the management accounts, costing, process improvement and systems implementation as well as general financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable and Sales Processing functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly management accounts packs, including insightful commentary and performance analysis for review
• Conduct in-depth month-end reporting analysis, identifying key trends, explaining variances, and driving informed decision‑making
• Take full ownership of the company costing model, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Analyse profit margins across customers and product lines to identify opportunities for growth and increased profitability
• Manage invoice discounting facilities and oversee cash management activities to maintain strong financial stability
• Produce accurate cash flow forecasts to support strategic planning and business performance
• Partner with senior management to provide financial insights, stock control support, and operational guidance
• Mentor and develop junior finance team members, promoting accounting best practices and continuous professional growth

Skills

• CIMA, ACA, ACCA or suitably qualified by experience
• Proficiency in financial management with a good understanding of the manufacturing processes (Bill of Materials, MRP, margin analysis etc)