Financial Controller & Company Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller & Company Secretary to lead their finance function. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The company offers a supportive environment with a strong culture, generous salary, and excellent benefits, including hybrid working options. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on financial strategies and operations in a thriving manufacturing sector.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off per month

Generous pension scheme

Car lease scheme or car allowance

Qualifications

• Fully qualified candidate with experience in finance management.
• Comfortable leading a small team and presenting financial information.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies and manage cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and manage audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Payroll Processing

Management Accounting

Statutory Compliance

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with a family-owned SME manufacturer with a prestigious product to recruit their next Financial Controller & Company Secretary. The company has a great culture and is based just outside Birmingham city centre to the south. In addition to superb benefits including bonus and 1-day hybrid working, the company gives an extra 1-day off per calendar month on a Friday.

Your new role

Working closely with the Managing Director, this is a number one role within a busy finance function leading a team of 2. The role involves day-to-day financial controlling as well as improvements to financial reporting and attending monthly board meetings. Key duties include:

• Developing financial strategies, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.
• Cash flow management.
• Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
• Payroll processing.
• Working closely with management or executive teams to share reports and analysis findings.
• Management accounting including analysis and reporting.
• Preparation of month-end financials to a tight reporting timetable.
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation review.
• Manage external and internal audits.
• Cashflow forecasting and tracking.
• Support ad hoc projects to improve processes, systems, and efficiencies throughout our company operations.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for a fully qualified candidate who is either operating as a Finance Manager or Controller and is used to a hands-on, multi-faceted role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a small team, overseeing all aspects of the role, and working with the MD and the board on presenting financial information. The role is mainly office-based but offers 1 day per week hybrid working. Previous experience in manufacturing or similar sectors would be highly beneficial.

What you'll get in return

A generous basic salary between £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra 1 day holiday per month, a generous pension scheme, and the option for a car lease scheme or car allowance. You will join a very interesting, people-focused, and friendly company. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.