Financial Controller

Do you have experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role? Do you have a background in the manufacturing or engineering sector? Are you looking for a career with a European wide company who have a history going back over 100 years? If so, this Financial Controller role could be just for you. As well as a salary of up to 70,000, they offer great benefits that include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, early finish on a Friday, healthcare, free parking and a great company pension.

What will you be doing as a Financial Controller?
Working as the main contact for the site, reporting to the Group Finance Manager based overseas, you will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function for a large manufacturing company. Duties will include:

• Managing and maintaining the reporting requirements and both management and statutory accounts
• Preparing monthly and annual financial reports for management review
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting short- and medium-term forecasting
• Budget preparation and variance analysis
• Developing and maintaining financial controls
• Staff management, development and mentoring of staff in accounts receivable and payable functions
• Processing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Completing year-end accounts preparation and statutory reporting
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors and HMRC
• Supporting with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar Financial Controller or Finance Manager role within a commercial environment
• Must have a manufacturing or engineering industry background
• Highly skilled dealing with cash flow and budgeting
• Detailed knowledge of management and statutory accounting
• Experience dealing with a turnover of between 10 million and 100 million pa
• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• A proven track record of adding value in a fast paced environment
• Experience of managing payroll processes
• Staff management experience
• The ability to work a fast paced environment
• Strong skills in Excel with the ability to use VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• The ability to deal with a variety of contacts and colleagues, including overseas

What will you get in return for your work as a Financial Controller?

• A salary if 60,000 to 70,000, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An early Friday finish
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Free parking
• Company pension scheme

If this sounds like a Financial Controller or Financial Manager job you would love, please send your CV today

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