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Financial Controller

West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive Salary 

 

Michael Page are proud to be partnering with Aflex Hose on their search to find a new Financial Controller to join their business. A truly exciting time to get involved with a business following the acquisition with Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Group, part of the Spirac Sarco Engineering Group, a FTSE 250 company.

Aflex Hose are a business with a true team culture, from the boardroom to the shop floor, with everyone united in trying to make the business as successful as possible.

Details about the Client

Aflex Hose is the world leading manufacturer of PTFE lined flexible hoses. For more than 40 years, Aflex Hose has been inventing, developing and manufacturing the widest, most technologically advanced range of PTFE lined flexible hose products in the world. From raw materials to finished hose assemblies, our patented hoses are manufactured at our factories in West Yorkshire (Sowerby Bridge and Brighouse) and sold around the world. Our customers include leading brands in the pharmaceutical and chemical market as well as the automotive industry.

In November 2016, Aflex Hose joined the Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Group (part of the Spirax Sarco Engineering Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange). Joining the group represents an exciting opportunity for Aflex as it provides this already very successful company support and resources of a world class engineering group. The acquisition will see investment in the company to further develop its business and its products. The company remains committed to maintaining its manufacturing base in West Yorkshire while growing its business through new product and new market development.

Investment has already been made in the company's finance function. We are looking for a technically skilled and motivated accountant to join the team in a key role and bring with them knowledge and skills to support the growth of the company.

Detailed Job Description

Aflex Hose are looking for a Financial Controller to:

  • Maintain the accounting records of the company
  • Manage and develop a strong team
  • Manage the month end process to a tight timescale
  • Prepare the budgets and forecasts and quarterly reports
  • Engage with employees in both the office and on the shop floor
  • Implement and maintain strong controls within the finance team

Candidate's Profile

Aflex Hose are looking for the following in a candidate:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Manufacturing experience would be helpful
  • Experience of leading a finance team
  • A strong character
  • The desire to grow within the business and add strategic vision
  • Solid technical skillset

What's on offer

Competitive

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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