Financial Controller

Wakefield Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
This role calls for a strategic and forward-thinking Financial Controller who can lead a successful accounting & finance team within the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial stability and growth, managing budgets, and establishing financial policies.
  • Growing international manufacturing business
  • Investor of people - market leading salary/benefits package

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Wakefield, employing over 5000 people across the UK. Known for their commitment to quality and customer service, they have a strong presence in their market and are looking to expand their team.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will be responsible for:

  • Leading, developing and motivating the finance team
  • Managing the management accounting systems to provide up-to-date, timely and relevant information to managers
  • Maintaining accounting records in line with statutory requirements and ensure compliance with Financial Reporting Standards.
  • Managing the company's payroll and ensuring employees are paid accurately
  • Authorising statutory returns and payment of tax amounts due ensuring compliance with tax legislation
  • Providing financial reporting to operational managers to enable them to run their departments more effectively

The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Controller should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
  • Circa 5 years PQE or more
  • Relevant experience in similar role in the manufacturing and production or related industry ideal
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including discretionary bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 from home



Contact
James Fowler
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6590948
Phone number
+44 113 388 9071

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wakefield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Fowler
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9071
Job reference
JN-112024-6590948