Hands-on Financial Controller for ERP-Driven Growth

Nxtgen Recruitment; Stalham Green; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN is working with an established Norfolk manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Financial Controller who will own the accounts and help optimise the finance function following recent ERP investment.

You’ll work closely with business owners and cross‑functionally to drive improvements, lead year-end and quarterly reporting, payroll, audits, and robust financial controls, while simplifying reporting and strengthening processes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on accounting experience, gained in industry or practice.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and managing reporting requirements.
• Proven end-to-end payroll experience.
• Confidence working with ERP systems and improving finance processes.
• A practical, approachable style and the confidence to work directly with business owners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accounts, including year-end preparation and quarterly reporting for lenders.
• Run end-to-end payroll and manage associated pension requirements.
• Coordinate audit requirements and maintain effective financial controls.
• Support credit control and oversee finance matters for smaller group entities.
• Make better use of the ERP system to improve reporting and reduce manual processes.
• Provide clear financial information to support decisions across the business.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Payroll management

ERP systems

Financial controls

Tools

ERP system

Job description

NXTGEN is working with an established Norfolk manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Financial Controller who will own the accounts and help optimise the finance function following recent ERP investment.

You’ll work closely with business owners and cross‑functionally to drive improvements, lead year-end and quarterly reporting, payroll, audits, and robust financial controls, while simplifying reporting and strengthening processes across the organisation.