Financial Controller

MDM Resourcing; Wirral; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

MDM Resourcing is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a team of 4 within a growing international electronics manufacturing business in Wirral, UK. The role involves financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow management, and process improvements. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong leadership skills, organized, and efficient. This position offers up to £80,000 and represents an excellent career opportunity for someone stepping into their first FC role or an experienced Financial Controller looking to advance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with recognized certification.
• Solid experience in Financial Accountant or Financial Control role.
• Ability to efficiently manage deadlines and organize workload.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 in financial reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Prepare Board packs and oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cashflow and working capital efficiently.
• Drive the improvement of business processes and efficiencies.
• Lead the year-end audit process.

Skills

Strong people skills

Deadline driven

Organised

Efficient

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA)

Job description

Up to £80,000

Our client is a growing, international Private Equity backed £40m turnover electronics manufacturing business. The business is highly profitable and with turnover and profits growing robustly, the business is seeking to expand into additional overseas markets.

Owing to progression of the incumbent, the business requires a Financial Controller. The CFO is open to considering either an experienced Financial Controller or someone stepping up into their first time FC role.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the role will lead a team of 4 with responsibilities comprising:

• Financial Reporting: Including monthly and annual reporting to a variety of stakeholders
• Preparation of Board pack
• Budgeting and forecasting for the group and its operating companies
• Oversight of AP & AR
• Cashflow and working capital management
• Development and improvement of business processes, driving efficiencies
• Leading the year end audit

The Candidate

This is a role that would suit either an experienced Financial Controller or someone stepping up into their first time FC role.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
• Solid experience in a Financial Accountant and / or Financial Control oriented role
• Deadline driven, well organised and efficient
• Strong people skills - both in leadership and in building productive relationships across the business
• A sound grasp of what a good financial control environment looks like

This is a successful, growing and fascinating international business. The role will be an excellent career move for whoever is fortunate enough to land it! If you're looking for a first time FC role, this really is an ideal opportunity for you, working for an experienced CFO with a supportive, mentoring style.