Financial Controller

Are you a fully qualified accountant? Do you have strong experience working within a manufacturing or complex project-based environment? Are you experienced in cost accounting, WIP and financial control?
If so, a growing manufacturing business based in Leicester is actively seeking a Financial Controller to take responsibility for the delivery of the finance function!

Financial Controller
Permanent Position
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Hybrid – 2-3 Days WFH Once Established
Leicester

Financial Controller
Job Responsibilities:

Taking responsibility for the delivery of the finance function and managing a small finance team
Ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, financial reporting and effective control of WIP
Managing WIP accounting across multiple production stages, investigating variances and improving financial controls
Working closely with production, operations, procurement and supply chain teams to improve financial performance and reporting
Supporting month-end, budgeting, forecasting, cost modelling and continuous improvement across the finance function
Financial Controller
Essential Skills:

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent (CIMA preferred)
Strong experience within a manufacturing, engineering or complex project-based environment, with a strong understanding of production and procurement processes
Proven experience managing significant WIP balances, with strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory accounting
Knowledge of IFRS inventory accounting and experience using ERP systems