Financial Controller

Michael Page; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Controller for a manufacturing business in the Uxbridge area. You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while guiding the MD with strategic insights.

You’ll manage a small finance team, implement strong controls, liaise with auditors, and help shape forecasting and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes to support business objectives.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting standards.
• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making at senior levels.
• Manage and develop the finance team to optimise performance.
• Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

This Financial Controller role within the manufacturing industry focuses on managing the day-to-day financial operations to ensure smooth business functioning. You'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, as well provide financial insights to guide the MD's decision-making, and also manage a small team.

Client Details

This company operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector and is based in the Uxbridge area.

Description

• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes to support business objectives.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting standards.
• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making at senior levels.
• Manage and develop the finance team to optimise performance.
• Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls and procedures.

Profile

The successful applicant should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of compliance standards.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team effectively.
• Strong communication skills to interact at all levels.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.