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Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Financial Controller requires a strategic leader for a manufacturing company based in Wakefield.
  • Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification and have approximately 5 years of post-qualification experience.
  • The responsibilities include managing budgets, leading the finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The company supports hybrid working, allowing employees to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

This role calls for a strategic and forward-thinking Financial Controller who can lead a successful accounting & finance team within the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial stability and growth, managing budgets, and establishing financial policies.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Wakefield, employing over 5000 people across the UK. Known for their commitment to quality and customer service, they have a strong presence in their market and are looking to expand their team.

Description

The Financial Controller will be responsible for:

  • Leading, developing and motivating the finance team
  • Managing the management accounting systems to provide up-to-date, timely and relevant information to managers
  • Maintaining accounting records in line with statutory requirements and ensure compliance with Financial Reporting Standards.
  • Managing the company's payroll and ensuring employees are paid accurately
  • Authorising statutory returns and payment of tax amounts due ensuring compliance with tax legislation
  • Providing financial reporting to operational managers to enable them to run their departments more effectively

Profile

The successful Financial Controller should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
  • Circa 5 years PQE or more
  • Relevant experience in similar role in the manufacturing and production or related industry ideal
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including discretionary bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 from home

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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.