Financial Controller & Company Secretary

Financial Controller & Company Secretary

Financial Controller, ACA, ACCA, SME, Manufacturing, Head of Finance

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.

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 is a nice blend of day-to-day Controller but also involves improvements to financial reporting and attending the monthly board meetings. Key duties are outlined below:

• Developing financial strategies, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.
• Regular budget consolidation.
• 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 at Finance Manager or Controller level already and who is used to a hands-on multi-faceted role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a small team, overseeing the A-Z of the role, plus be comfortable working with the MD and the board on presenting the numbers. The role is mainly office-based, and so anyone interested must be happy in an office-based environment. A previous knowledge of manufacturing or similar sectors would also be hugely beneficial.

What you'll get in return

A generous basic salary between £60,000-£70,000 dependent on experience, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension, and the option for a car lease scheme or car allowance. You will also get to join a very interesting, people-focused, and friendly company. This really is a great role.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.