Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award winning high performing manufacturing business as Financial Controller. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a similar environment and will always look to improve systems, controls and processes and will lead on change management. This opportunity will be a rewarding and fulfilling role for the right candidate with a highly competitive salary, car allowance, fuel allowance, private medical, hybrid working and a fantastic pension scheme.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team to deliver accurate Management Accounts and information to strict local and group deadlines and in line with all relevant accounting standards

• Provide accurate and robust information to the business to assist decision making • Responsible for the control of the trial balance and all associated ledgers

• Conduct monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reviews to ensure accuracy of results and compliance

• Management of all Group submissions on group reporting platforms

• Development and training of the finance team, acting as a mentor for succession planning

. • Lead the annual Financial Audit process, including preparation of the annual statutory accounts • Oversee annual Fixed Asset audit

• Responsible for the control and management of J-SOX internal controls audits

• Preparation of Annual Budgets • Management of the AP and AR ledger teams

• Responsible for completing and submitting ONS returns

• Maintain up to date departmental operating procedures and process notes

• Deputise for the Finance and IT Director as require

Essential: • Fully Qualified CIMA / ACCA, with minimum of 3 years PQE • Highly effective communicator • Previous demonstrable experience in a similar Management role • Highly experienced with Microsoft Office suite • Understanding of SOX

Desirable: • Knowledge of ERP / MRP systems • Knowledge of Standard costing calculations • Knowledge of Aurora System21 • Knowledge of Kaizen or Continuous Improvement

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-4.45pm Friday -8am-12.30pm