Financial Controller

RETAIND Ltd; Weldon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

RETAIND Ltd in Weldon, Northants, is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to lead the finance function and partner with operational and commercial teams. The role offers a path toward Head of Finance/FD in 18–24 months and involves driving performance, improving reporting, and developing systems.

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasts and KPI reporting, with strong emphasis on controls and business insight across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with experience in leading finance function
• Experience in manufacturing or service-based businesses
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Exposure to ERP/finance system implementations or upgrades

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with accuracy
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity
• Support statutory reporting, audits and compliance
• Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions
• Develop financial KPIs and reporting
• Lead ERP/finance system development
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to drive improvements
• Support investment decisions and growth initiatives

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial controls

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller

Weldon, Northants (Office Based)

£70,000 - 80,000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity:

An established and growing manufacturing services business is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to play a key role within its senior leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified (or finalist) senior accountant who is looking for far more than a traditional finance role. Alongside taking ownership of the finance function, you will work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance, enhance reporting, develop business systems and help drive strategic growth.

The business is entering an exciting phase of development, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to influence change, improve processes and to potentially progress into the role of FD within the next 18 months to 2 years.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will take responsibility for the company’s financial management whilst leading improvements across reporting, systems and operational processes.

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Maintaining strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity
• Supporting statutory reporting, audits and compliance requirements
• Providing financial insight to support strategic business decisions
• Developing financial KPIs and performance reporting
• Leading the ongoing development of ERP and finance systems
• Identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency
• Improving reporting, data quality and business information
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement
• Supporting investment decisions and business growth initiatives
• Managing relationships with software providers and external stakeholders

About You:

We’re looking for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys improving businesses as much as producing financial reports. Someone who is looking for clear achievable progression into a Directorship role.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be in the final stages of qualification)
• Previous Financial Controller or Senior Finance experience
• Manufacturing or relevant service-based business experience
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Experience of ERP or integrated finance systems
• Excellent commercial awareness
• The ability to influence stakeholders across all areas of a business
• A proactive, inquisitive and solutions-focused approach

You’ll be comfortable challenging existing processes, identifying improvements and building strong working relationships across the business.

What’s on Offer?

This position offers genuine long-term career development within a growing manufacturing services business where you’ll have the opportunity to shape both the finance function and wider business operations.

If you’re an ambitious finance professional looking for a role that combines financial leadership, business improvement and strategic influence, we’d love to hear from you.