Financial Controller (CIMA Qualified)

Michael Page; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller in Greater Manchester. This permanent role involves handling monthly reporting, budget planning, and supporting financial audits while managing a finance assistant. Candidates should have a strong manufacturing background and be CIMA qualified, aiming to thrive in a values-based environment.

Benefits

15% bonus

Other benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial/controller position is essential.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monthly profit forecasting and management accounts preparation.
• Management of an experienced finance assistant.
• Financial Audit coordination with external auditors.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

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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.

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 or you are an experienced Site Financial Controller and looking for a move into a more values based business.

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

• 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

• 15% bonus
• Other benefits to be discussed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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