Financial Controller

Do you have experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role? Do you have a background in the manufacturing or engineering sector? Are you looking for a career with a European wide company who have a history going back over 100 years? If so, this Financial Controller role could be just for you. As well as a salary of up to £70,000, they offer great benefits that include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, early finish on a Friday, healthcare, free parking and a great company pension.

What will you be doing as a Financial Controller?
Working as the main contact for the site, reporting to the Group Finance Manager based overseas, you will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function for a large manufacturing company. Duties will include:

Managing and maintaining the reporting requirements and both management and statutory accounts
Preparing monthly and annual financial reports for management review
Monitoring cash flow and supporting short- and medium-term forecasting
Budget preparation and variance analysis
Developing and maintaining financial controls
Staff management, development and mentoring of staff in accounts receivable and payable functions
Processing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Completing year-end accounts preparation and statutory reporting
Liaising with external accountants, auditors and HMRC
Supporting with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting
We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience in a similar Financial Controller or Finance Manager role within a commercial environment
Must have a manufacturing or engineering industry background
Highly skilled dealing with cash flow and budgeting
Detailed knowledge of management and statutory accounting
Experience dealing with a turnover of between £10 million and £100 million pa
Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
A proven track record of adding value in a fast paced environment
Experience of managing payroll processes
Staff management experience
The ability to work a fast paced environment
Strong skills in Excel with the ability to use VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
Able to work in a fast paced environment
The ability to deal with a variety of contacts and colleagues, including overseas
What will you get in return for your work as a Financial Controller?

A salary if £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
An early Friday finish
Healthcare cashback plan
Free parking
Company pension scheme
If this sounds like a Financial Controller or Financial Manager job you would love, please send your CV today

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