Growth‑Focused Financial Controller – Manufacturing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Death In Service - 4 x salary

Health cash plan

Pension 4% employers

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing business on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. The role reports to the Finance Director and leads a three-person finance team, focusing on robust financial control, cash management, and accurate management reporting.

You will manage stock on Sage 200, oversee VAT, budgeting, and inter‑company accounting, while driving improvements in payroll and treasury processes for 25–30 staff.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualified (FCCA leader preferred).
• Experience as Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP system.
• Strong leadership and inter‑company accounting exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and stock reconciliation on Sage 200 ERP, with stock value ~£1m.
• Manage cashflow and streamline AR/AP processes.
• Ensure VAT returns are completed on time and support budgeting.
• Prepare group monthly management accounts for Finance Director.
• Lead and mentor a 3-person accounts team; manage payroll for 25–30 staff.
• Oversee import/export financial processes and related controls.

Skills

Leadership

Import/Export

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Prime Appointments is seeking a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing business on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. The role reports to the Finance Director and leads a three-person finance team, focusing on robust financial control, cash management, and accurate management reporting.

You will manage stock on Sage 200, oversee VAT, budgeting, and inter‑company accounting, while driving improvements in payroll and treasury processes for 25–30 staff.