Overview
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.
Client Details
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.
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
Profile
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
Job 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
