Financial Controller

Overview

We engineer and manufacture products for multiple industry sectors in countries all over the world. We are looking for a real mix between an accurate Accountant and a Commercial Finance expert. We need a progressive and commercial Finance Controller with experience in a manufacturing environment to take on a Leadership role in our UK office.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Oversee compliance, AP & AR functions.
• Monitor & report on budget variances and financial performance.
• Identify any potential cost saving opportunities & market trends.
• Oversee spend and challenge the value related to all costs.
• Coordinate with external auditors.

Requirements

Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing / Engineering

Ultimately, you should demonstrate a proven track record in a Finance position for a manufacturing environment managing a small team, ideally for a UK-based business with group interests (circa £20m-£50m turnover).

• A recognised financial qualification, ideally CIMA or ACCA, although we will happily talk to people who are QBE.
• Experience of different financial systems ideally in manufacturing environments.
• An understanding of business through financial results to provide analysis to Management and Operations to demonstrate issues and opportunities faced by the business.
• The ability to manage workload and work independently to meet wider team/group deadlines and requirements.
• The confidence and accuracy to review and reconcile work of other team members and provide training where required.

Why consider us?

• This is a key role for our business; we will value your opinion and give you autonomy to maximise the role.
• Offer you a place in the Senior Management Team and a direct reporting line to the European Finance Director.
• Expose you to the wider business and encourage you to influence the senior team.

It is likely you would have previously shown strong analytical and communicational skills, managed a Finance Team including European and International elements, and worked with a variety of key stakeholders. It is also likely that you would have undertaken one of the following roles: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, Director of Finance, Finance and Commercial Manager, Group Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller.

LOCATION: North East (Hybrid option of 1/2 days a week from home once established)

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Darlington, Middlesborough, Northallerton, Durham, Catterick, Hartlepool, Thirsk, Redcar, Whitby

JOB SPECIFICATION: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing / Engineering

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