Financial Controller

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-driven Financial Controller to lead financial operations and strategy. This exciting role offers a flexible 34-hour workweek, allowing you to balance professional growth and personal life. You'll be responsible for preparing management accounts, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance while implementing effective financial controls. With opportunities to drive efficiencies and collaborate with a dynamic management team, this position promises real impact and autonomy. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeit

4-Tage-Arbeitswoche

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

28 Tage Urlaub (inkl. Feiertage)

Kostenloses Parken vor Ort

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in Finanzoperationen.
• Starkes Verständnis von Kernbuchhaltungsprozessen und Prognosemethoden.

Responsibilities

• Monatliche Managementkonten für mehrere UK-Unternehmen vorbereiten.
• Überwachung der monatlichen Gehaltsabrechnung für 60+ Mitarbeiter.

Skills

Finanzoperationen

Datenanalyse

Präsentationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Excel (fortgeschritten)

Kenntnisse in Sage oder ähnlichem

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA oder gleichwertig)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Are you a detail-driven Financial Controller looking for a flexible 34-hour workweek and the chance to shape financial strategy? Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead financial operations, reporting, and compliance for a growing business. Take the next step in your career with a role that offers real impact and autonomy!

Benefits:

• Salary: £45,000 per year
• Flexible Working: 34-hours per week
• Monday to Thursday
• 4-Day working week!
• Hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Location: Birmingham
• Free onsite parking

Role and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple UK group companies
• Overseeing monthly payroll for 60+ employees, including pension administration
• Managing an Accounts Administrator, overseeing sales and purchase ledger activities and supplier payment runs
• Delivering regular financial reporting, including KPIs, cash flow management, and business analytics
• Conducting bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and ad hoc financial reporting
• Submitting quarterly VAT returns and assisting in annual budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Implementing effective cash flow management and reporting
• Establishing and maintaining accounting controls, systems, and processes
• Assisting with stock control, customs queries, and process improvements
• Examining financial reports to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Leading annual audit preparations and producing statutory accounts in collaboration with external accountants
• Preparing R&D tax claims
• Acting as the main point of contact for banking and financial compliance matters
• Collaborating with the management team to drive efficiencies and financial improvements

Required Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial operations, such as Finance Officer, Financial Controller, or similar roles
• Strong understanding of core accounting processes, data analysis, and forecasting methods
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience within a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Experienced user of Sage or similar

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the advert!