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Kenton Black Limited
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 22 days
Preston, Lancashire PR3 5JB, England
Competitive
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A manufacturing business with a turnover of approximately £20m is seeking a Financial Controller with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- The starting salary for this role is between £55,000 and £60,000, depending on experience, along with a car allowance and additional benefits.
- This position offers a 37.5 hour work week with flexible hours and the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing 1-2 days remote each week.
- Candidates must be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and have experience in a manufacturing environment, including strong cost accounting knowledge.
- The role involves managing a team of two finance staff and is expected to evolve into a Finance Director position in the future.
A manufacturing business with a turnover in the region of £20m are looking to appoint a new Financial Controller. Established for 100+ years, this specialist business is firmly rooted in their market and are widely regarded as a market leader across a large customer base.
With support from the Managing Director (a Chartered Accountant who has also operated in an Finance Director role), there are plans for this FC post to develop into a Finance Director role after 2-3 years.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
Starting salary depending on experience in the region of £55,000 - £60,000
Car allowance
37.5 hour working week with flexibility on start/finish times
12:30pm finish each Friday
Hybrid working (1-2 days per week remote if required, but the majority of the role must be performed on site)
10% employer pension contribution
26 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
Company sick pay (6 months at full pay)
Family private health care
Development to an FD role longer term
Your New Role as Financial Controller:
This is a pivotal appointment which provides decision making/strategic support, whilst remaining hands on in accounting duties.
Managing a team of 2 finance staff
Production of the monthly management accounts pack including commentary and analysis
Leading year end and audit, liaising with external bodies
Oversee payroll processing
Inventory management
Production of budgets and forecasts
Lead on projects including systems and process improvements
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The successful candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and experience within a manufacturing environment is essential to include strong cost accounting knowledge. Staff management/supervision experience is required as well as proven ability to enhance existing systems and processes.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
