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Financial Controller

Birmingham Permanent £70,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a keen Financial Controller to manage the company's financial health by administering accounting operations and drive efficiencies through the business. The ideal candidate should have a background in manufacturing and be familiar with cashflow management, audits, budget preparations, and managing accounting activities
  • Fantastic opportunity to join a business going through a transformation
  • Have real autonomy and leadership over finance

About Our Client

Our client is an SME organisation within the manufacturing sector. They are known for their commitment to quality and their long standing reputation within their industry. They place a strong emphasis on business culture and professional growth, ensuring a supportive and collaborative workplace environment.

Job Description

  • Developing financial strategies, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.
  • Management of 2 individuals
  • Regular budget consolidation
  • Cash flow management
  • Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
  • Payroll processing
  • Business partnering with the management team and Directors share reports and analysis findings drive positive changes to ERP and stock management.
  • Management accounting including analysis and reporting.
  • Preparation of month end financials to a tight reporting timetable.
  • Preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
  • Monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation review.
  • Manage external and internal audits.
  • Cashflow forecasting and tracking.
  • Support ad hoc projects - To improve processes, systems, and efficiencies throughout our company operations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with c3 years PQE experience
  • Background in Manufacturing
  • Good communication skills and the ability to listen.
  • High level of computer literacy, IT skills and Advanced excel skills.
  • Experience in ERP and stock
  • Commercial background and approach
  • Strong data analytical skills with a good attention to accuracy
  • Confident and resilient nature
  • Continuous improvement approach to systems
  • Ability to work in a team with other senior staff members from different departments.
  • High level of energy, drive, and personal commitment to achieve success.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of between £70-75k plus excellent package
  • Hybrid working
  • Great working culture
Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6726641
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-042025-6726641