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Financial Controller

KennedyPearce Consulting
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 0AD, England

Salary

£70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A family-run SME manufacturing company in Downham Market is seeking a Financial Controller for a full-time permanent position.
  • The role involves leading the finance team, managing financial reporting, and conducting detailed margin analysis to support business growth and strategic goals.
  • Candidates should have significant experience in the Manufacturing, FMCG, or Construction industries, with a formal accounting qualification being desirable but not mandatory.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with an equity share and additional benefits.
  • This role is office-based in Downham Market, West Norfolk, and applications from Qualified By Experience Accountants are welcomed.

Partnered with a family run and growing SME manufacturing company based in Downham Market, I am hiring for a Financial Controller on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is pivotal in supporting business growth and strategic goals as part of their Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, driving financial reporting, systems, processes and controls.
  • Lead financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance and budgeting
  • Conduct detailed margin analysis, focusing on project profitability from initial estimates to final outcomes. Analysis of performance against budgeted costs, including analysis of stock movements alongside our Supply Chain Manager.
  • Provide weekly forecasts on key metrics, supporting in meeting strategic financial goals.
  • Oversee all transactional processing, maintain financial controls, and manage VAT, payroll, and tax compliance, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Manage annual budgets, year-end accounts, and statutory audits, liaising with our external accountants for year-end statutory reporting and audit.
  • Drive process improvement and efficiency as part of company-wide growth and evolution

As much as a formal accounting qualification would be desirable (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), our client is willing to consider applications for Qualified By Experience Accountants with significant experience in either the Manufacturing, FMCG or Construction industries. Experience in being involved in the implementation of accounting software's would be a bonus.

On offer is a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience plus an equity share and various other benefits. This role is 100% office based in Downham Market, West Norfolk.

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