Financial Controller

Axon Moore; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Financial Controller in a thriving manufacturing business in Wigan. This role is pivotal as the no.1 in Finance, directly supporting the Managing Director and leading a strong finance team. The company has experienced significant growth and is focused on operational excellence and strategic development. With a culture that values employee wellbeing and social engagement, this position not only offers a competitive salary but also an enhanced benefits package. Join a company that invests in its people and fosters career growth, making a real impact in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Healthcare

Team gatherings

Low staff turnover

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA certification.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations and support the Managing Director.
• Develop site KPIs and advise on financial strategy.

Skills

Manufacturing Accounting

Leadership

Financial Strategy

Operational Efficiency

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Financial Controller | £65,000 - £70,000 | Wigan | Manufacturing | No.1 in Finance Supporting an MD | Support from an external FD

Axon Moore has partnered with an exciting manufacturing business in Wigan to recruit a Head of Finance (Financial Controller).

About the business:

This business is a large SME that has undergone a significant capex investment over the past three years, transforming their production processes and boosting their revenue month-on-month. They're in a really exciting period as they continue to grow and are casting their eyes to the next 3-5 year period regarding what's possible.

Where does the role fit?

The Financial Controller will be the no.1 in Finance on site, reporting to, and being the right-hand person to the Managing Director. The new Financial Controller will benefit from a peer in a sister company and mentoring from an external Group FD.

Impact:

The Financial Controller will have a strong finance team, enabling them to oversee finance while focusing on the operational and commercial running of the business. The Managing Director expects to hire a strong manufacturing accountant who can help bring efficiencies, develop site KPIs, advise on strategy, etc.

They're looking to appoint a strong leader, and they have a strong track record of promoting previous people in this role into FD's within their wider portfolio.

Culture:

This business is excellent regionally. They offer an enhanced benefits package (including healthcare), have a very low staff turnover, and are consistently investing in the wellbeing of their team. They have a culture of socializing outside of work, both as a department and as a business. They're a very profitable company and will happily resource and fund the new Financial Controller in their team gatherings externally - a massive plus in today's climate.

Profile:

Please apply if you are:

1. Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
2. Have hands-on manufacturing experience
3. Possess leadership qualities
4. Happy to do 5 days on-site in Wigan (flexibility where needed but policy is 5 days due to manufacturing nature)

For more information about this role and to register your interest, please submit an application or contact Dan Calland at Axon Moore's Lancashire office.