Financial Controller | Growth‑Driven Manufacturing Leader

Prime Appointments; Great Notley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days a year + bank holidays

Death In Service - 4 x salary

Health cash plan

Pension 4% employers

Job summary

Prime Appointments is recruiting a Financial Controller for a rapidly expanding manufacturing business on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. The role offers £75,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on experience and reports to the Finance Director.

You will lead a team of three, oversee stock reconciliation in Sage 200, and drive cashflow, VAT, budgeting, and monthly management accounts. Prior manufacturing experience and ACCA/CIMA qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential; FCCA leadership considered.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance professional.
• Experience in import/export and manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and reconciliation of stock on Sage 200 ERP.
• Manage cashflow and improve AR/AP processes.
• Ensure timely VAT returns.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Monitor financial performance against budget.
• Run day-to-day accounting operations within the finance team.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 staff.
• Oversee monthly payroll for 25–30 staff.
• Manage import/export financial administration and controls.
• Prepare group monthly management accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

Education

ACCA/CIMA certification

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

Prime Appointments is recruiting a Financial Controller for a rapidly expanding manufacturing business on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. The role offers £75,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on experience and reports to the Finance Director.

You will lead a team of three, oversee stock reconciliation in Sage 200, and drive cashflow, VAT, budgeting, and monthly management accounts. Prior manufacturing experience and ACCA/CIMA qualifications are required.