Financial Controller

A Warrington based SME Manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take full responsibility for the day to day running of the finance function including all transactional processing activities. 

As Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the small finance team (8-10 staff), ensuring that the members of the team work together to meet the reporting deadlines set and that the staff members are developed and encouraged to meet their potential
• Effectively managing all aspects of the accounting operations within the division - management accounting, credit control, purchase ledger and cash & expenses
• Continually reviewing, developing and documenting business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls and to increase the efficiency of those processes
• Overseeing the production of financial outputs in line with the Group accounting policies and timetables - weekly flash reporting, monthly management accounts and board packs, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Planning and organising stocktakes within the business and overseeing the quarterly stock revaluation and obsolescence provision calculations
• Working with the Divisional Finance Director and Purchasing Manager to ensure that obsolete stock is identified early and disposed of as profitably as possible
• Maintaining control of all balance sheet accounts ensuring that these are reconciled monthly and any necessary corrective action taken as required
• Overseeing the production of the financial year-end Group reporting pack and manage the interaction with the external auditors during the year end statutory audit ensuring that all the additional information they require is made available to them
• Being cost-conscious and working to ensure that the costs of the business are well understood and appropriately budgeted for and that there is budgetary cost discipline across the division
• Ensuring compliance with Group policy and internal delegated authorities
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements - VAT returns, Intrastat, and all relevant financial legislation

Candidate Requirements

The ideal Financial Controller will have the following attributes:

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualified Accountant
• A proven track record in developing existing processes and procedures
• Background ideally gained within an SME Manufacturing environment or subsidiary of a larger group
• Considerable staff management experience
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to work to tight deadlines

On Offer

The Financial Controller will receive:

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Benefits including pension and bonus
• Friendly working environment
• Strong finance team and supportive Finance Director

Apply Now

If you would like to apply to this Financial Controller role based in Warrington, please don’t hesitate to submit your CV as soon as possible.