Financial Controller

2i Recruit Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Twice-yearly bonus

Annual salary review

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd client seeks an experienced Finance Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-company manufacturing business. Office-based role, managing a small team, focusing on control, reporting and growth. You will oversee month-end, cashflow, payroll, VAT and year-end accounts, plus liaise with auditors, HMRC and regulators.

Strong Excel and Sage Manufacturing experience required. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and at least 10 years of finance leadership in manufacturing are

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of finance leadership experience.
• Manufacturing sector background essential.
• Strong management accounting and reporting expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage 200 Manufacturing desirable.
• Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, reporting, forecasting and month-end processes.
• Produce management accounts, board reports and financial analysis.
• Manage cash flow, payroll, VAT returns and year-end accounts.
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control and reconciliations.
• Manage multi-currency ledgers, journals and fixed assets.
• Prepare R&D tax claims and support Patent Box requirements.
• Calculate bonus and commission payments.
• Work closely with operational teams and Sage Manufacturing systems.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Reporting

Advanced Excel

R&D tax knowledge

Leadership

Team management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or by experience

Tools

Sage 200 Manufacturing

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-company manufacturing business. Managing a small team, you will ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and support continued growth.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
• Twice-yearly bonus scheme
• Annual salary review
• Workplace pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Office based role
• Lead all accounting, reporting, forecasting and month-end processes
• Produce management accounts, board reports and financial analysis
• Manage cash flow, payroll, VAT returns and year-end accounts
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC and regulatory bodies
• Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control and reconciliations
• Manage multi-currency ledgers, journals and fixed assets
• Prepare R&D tax claims and support Patent Box requirements
• Calculate bonus and commission payments
• Work closely with operational teams and Sage Manufacturing systems
• Lead and develop the finance team

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
• Minimum 10 years' finance leadership experience
• Manufacturing sector background essential
• Strong management accounting and reporting expertiseAdvanced Excel skills; Sage 200 Manufacturing desirable
• Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box advantageous

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