Newly Qualified Financial Controller

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional accountancy organization based in Burton upon Trent is looking for a Newly Qualified Financial Controller to join their team. This role involves financial oversight of UK and international entities, management reporting, and supporting a small finance team. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or CIMA qualified, have experience in manufacturing and costing, and possess strong Excel skills. Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 + 7.5% bonus

On-site working

Health insurance

Income protection

4 x DIS

AE pension

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for UK and overseas entities.
• Coordinate month-end close and reporting.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare annual budgets and costing.
• Oversee payroll operations.

Skills

Newly qualified or finalist of ACCA or CIMA

Manufacturing background

Costing experience

Monthly management reporting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Your new company are a leader in their field based in Burton-upon-Trent and are looking for a Newly Qualified Financial Controller or someone who is close to completion of ACCA/CIMA studies to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

Entity Financial Oversight

• Lead financial reporting for two entities (UK and overseas).
• Review and finalise monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate month-end close and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Supervise and support finance team deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct production variance analysis and costing reviews.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Contribute to consolidated financial statements under UK accounting standards.
• Prepare annual budgets, including overhead absorption and standard costing.
• Support reporting for joint ventures.

Business Unit Support

• Assist with global consolidation of business unit results using matrix reporting.
• Prepare monthly sales performance reports.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Calculate royalties and commissions.

Additional Duties

• Oversee payroll operations.
• Act as bank signatory and manage cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure tax compliance across VAT, payroll taxes, and corporate tax.
• Prepare Irish VAT returns.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and legal compliance.
• Provide reporting for governance and board-level meetings.
• Participate in strategic projects, including ERP system implementation.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Newly qualified or finalist of ACCA or CIMA
• Manufacturing background
• Costing experience
• Working in a small finance team and providing support/guidance
• Monthly management reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills

What you\'ll get in return

• Up to £50,000 + 7.5% bonus
• Lovely team working environment
• On-site working
• 9-5 or 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday
• AE pension
• Health insurance
• 4 x DIS
• Income protection

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