Financial Controller

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-company manufacturing business. Managing a small team, you will ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and support continued growth.

Benefits

* 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure

* Twice-yearly bonus scheme

* Annual salary review

* Workplace pension

* Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

* Office based role

* Lead all accounting, reporting, forecasting and month-end processes

* Produce management accounts, board reports and financial analysis

* Manage cash flow, payroll, VAT returns and year-end accounts

* Liaise with auditors, HMRC and regulatory bodies

* Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control and reconciliations

* Manage multi-currency ledgers, journals and fixed assets

* Prepare R&D tax claims and support Patent Box requirements

* Calculate bonus and commission payments

* Work closely with operational teams and Sage Manufacturing systems

* Lead and develop the finance team

Requirements

* ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience

* Minimum 10 years' finance leadership experience

* Manufacturing sector background essential

* Strong management accounting and reporting expertise

* Advanced Excel skills; Sage 200 Manufacturing desirable

* Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box advantageous

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed