Site Controller

ACS Business Performance; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in instrumentation is seeking a strategic Site Controller to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial data for decision-making. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in financial control and hold a degree in Accounting or Finance. Flexible working hours and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company canteen

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Healthcare package

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of financial control and accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and UK management accounting practices.
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process.
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory obligations.
• Provide accurate financial data for decision-making.

Skills

Financial control

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HFM (Hyperion)

Job description

Job vacancy - Site Controller

Position : Site Controller

Reference : EDacs1575

Location : Wrexham

Salary : Dependent on experience

Our client is seeking a strategic Site Controller to oversee the financial operations of their high-tech instrumentation business. This leadership role works to drive financial planning, reporting, compliance, and performance improvement across a global operation. The Site Controller plays a critical part in budget management, consolidation, forecasting, and adherence to accounting standards and corporate policies.

Relocation package available.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to support global financial strategy and business planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process for P&L, balance sheet, and working capital.
• Manage the monthly consolidation and reporting requirements, including compliance with UK statutory obligations.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP , Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) , and internal financial controls.
• Collaborate with corporate teams on tax-related matters and provide audit leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, compliance, and month-end close processes.
• Support internal and external audits and liaise with Corporate as required.
• Provide accurate financial data to support short- and long-term decision-making.
• Report directly to the Division Vice President (DVP) Business Unit Controller.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or ACCA certification preferred.
• At least 10 years of financial control and accounting experience, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP , SOX compliance , and UK management accounting practices .
• Highly organized, with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel ; experience with HFM (Hyperion) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible working hours, company canteen, pension scheme, life insurance, healthcare package, and annual salary reviews.
• Opportunity to join a global leader in industrial technology, with room for personal development and career growth.

ACS are recruiting for a Site Controller. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Site Controllersubmit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Site Controller. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Site Controller with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Site Controllerrole you desire.