Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations including monthly reporting, budget planning, and management of finance staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with relevant manufacturing experience, excellent analytical skills and the ability to drive cost control initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary with a bonus, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a global environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% bonus

Other benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in manufacturing and strong understanding of financial processes.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly profit forecasting and reporting.
• Management of a finance assistant and preparation of management accounts.
• Liaising with auditors and managing budgets for cost control.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Control

Financial Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

An exciting, permanent position for a Financial Controller to join a well established manufacturing business. Ideal for a 2nd time mover who has manufacturing experienced or a seasoned Finance Manager/ Financial Controller from the manufacturing sector.

Client Details

Michael Page are working with a global manufacturing business to hire a Financial Controller. This is ideally suited to you if you are looking for your first controller role and possess experience within the manufacturing space.

Description

As Financial Controller, your role will involve;

• Monthly profit forecasting, month end closing & monthly reporting.
• Ensuring timely and accurate accounts monthly, reconciling the balance sheet to supporting detail.
• Management of 1 experienced finance assistant.
• Monthly management accounts preparation & presenting to senior leadership team.
• Financial Audit; liaising with external auditors, responsible for providing documentation Year end closure including year end adjustments if necessary.
• Close cost control through managing budgets alongside departmental heads.
• Reviewing system processes and implementing more efficient ways of working.
• Budget planning around fluctuating demand, activity based budgeting.
• Stock control analysis, determining slow moving stock, and the process to improve stock controls.
• Fixed Asset management and capitalisation.
• R&D recording for tax relief purposes.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels cross functionally in a global/European setting
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Excel with exceptional analysis skills

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• 15% bonus
• Other benefits to be discussed