Financial Controller

Description

Financial Controller

Leicester

6-Month FTC

GBP75,000 - GBP80,000

SF Recruitment are partnering with an exciting Manufacturing business in their search for a Financial Controller. Our client is an SME Manufacturing business on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre with free on-site parking. As the Financial Controller you will be the Site Finance Lead & be a key part of the Management Team reporting to the European Finance Director A key aspect of the position will be focused on improving financial control within group guidelines, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and providing business partnering, commercial support and financial analysis for the site management team to help drive the business forward.

The ideal Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant & have experience working within an SME & manufacturing business.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operationsMaintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performancePartner with the management team to inform decision-making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performancePrepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capitalDevelop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, margins, overheads, balance sheet, and cash flowProduce monthly cash flow forecasts and weekly sales and order book reportsManage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing and HMRC complianceOversee VAT returns and ensure full reconciliation and complianceComplete regulatory and statistical submissions as requiredPrepare annual accounts and liaise with auditors and group teams on audit and tax requirementsManage invoice discounting reporting, including reconciliations and audit supportThis is position is office based. Must haves:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifiedBackground in manufacturing and experience working in a SMEAdvanced Excel skillsHands on approach, comfortable managing detail and routine tasks

Ad ID: 5418159969