UK Financial Controller

Greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a UK Controller to oversee the UK finance function of a global manufacturing business based in Birmingham.

Duties of the role will include:

• Directs and oversees accounting operations for all UK sites, leading and managing the Local UK Finance Team.

• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.

• Conducts variance analysis and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Oversees the preparation of financial statements and filings in compliance with UK and US GAAP, supporting the audit process and liaising with external auditors.

• Conducts ad hoc financial analyses and prepares reports to facilitate decision making.

• Develops, implements, monitors, and tests internal controls in compliance with both local requirements and Sarbanes Oxley.

• Assists in quarterly and annual budgeting and manages cash and working capital.

• Works cross functionally and with other business units to identify and achieve operational improvements and build and assess business cases as necessary.

• Mentors, guides, influences, and persuades others internally and externally.

• Manages a team of various levels and is accountable for the performance and results of a team.

• Integrates industry best practices in own area to achieve objectives.

• Other duties as they arise.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)

• Experience working in a manufacturing business

• Experience managing teams

• Experience in multinational companies

• Experience or familiarity with Hyperion and Microsoft AX desirable

• Good communication and influencing skills

• Strong analytical and data gathering skills

• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques

• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions

• Solid track record of ensuring compliance of legal & corporate requirements

• Good organization and time management skills

• Commercial acumen with a strong understanding of business operations and market dynamics

• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure

• Self-motivated, able to work without supervision in a matrixed structure

• High attention to detail and accuracy