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Financial Controller & Company Secretary

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company, located just outside Birmingham city centre, offers a great culture and is looking for a Finance Manager or Controller.
  • This role involves leading a team of 2 and working closely with the Managing Director on financial strategies, reporting, and compliance.
  • Candidates should be fully qualified with experience in a hands-on finance role, preferably in manufacturing or a similar sector.
  • The position offers a generous salary between £60,000 and £75,000, along with 27 days of holiday, a pension plan, and options for a car lease or allowance.
  • The role is primarily office-based but allows for one day of hybrid working each week.

Your new companyThe company has a great culture and are based just outside Birmingham city centre to the south.Your new roleWorking closely with the Managing Director this is a number one role within a busy finance function leading a team of 2. The role is a nice blend of day-to-day Controller but also involved in improvements to financial reporting and attending the monthly board meetings. Key duties are outlined below:

  • Developing financial strategies, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.
  • Regular budget consolidation
  • Cash flow management
  • Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
  • Payroll processing
  • Working closely with management or executive teams to share reports and analysis findings.
  • Management accounting including analysis and reporting.
  • Preparation of month-end financials to a tight reporting timetable.
  • Preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
  • Monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation review.
  • Manage external and internal audits.
  • Cashflow forecasting and tracking.
  • Support ad hoc projects - To improve processes, systems, and efficiencies throughout our company operations.

What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for a fully Qualified candidate who is either operating at Finance Manager or Controller already and who is used to a hands-on multi-faceted role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a small team, overseeing the A-Z of the role, plus be comfortable working with the MD and the board on presenting the numbers. The role is mainly office-based but does offer 1 day per week hybrid working. A previous knowledge of manufacturing or similar sectors would also be hugely beneficial. What you'll get in returnA generous basic salary between £60000-75000 dependent on experience, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension and the option for a car lease scheme or car allowance. You will also get to join a very interesting, people-focussed and friendly company. This really is a great role.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.