Financial Controller

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a well-established business as Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading a small team and taking ownership of financial reporting, controls, forecasting, and compliance.

Client Details

A leading UK manufacturing and distribution business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role is reporting directly to the Finance Director, with responsibility for leading the finance function, managing a small team and ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to support business performance and decision-making.

The organisation is well-established, with a national footprint and exciting growth plans.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

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• Leading the month-end, half-year, and year-end reporting process.
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• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP.
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• Coordinating external audit activities and managing key audit risks.
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• Owning the production of management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and supporting analysis.
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• Driving continuous improvement across reporting, controls, systems, and finance processes.
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• Enhancing internal controls and supporting upcoming UK governance and controls reforms.
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• Overseeing cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital initiatives.
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• Acting as a key contact for tax compliance and external advisers.
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• Partnering with senior stakeholders to challenge performance and support strategic decision-making.
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• Leading, coaching, and developing a finance team of qualified and part-qualified professionals.
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Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience gained within a sizeable business environment.

You will also bring:

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• Proven finance team leadership experience.
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• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting and audit management.
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• Experience of maintaining and improving financial controls.
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• The ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
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• A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• ERP implementation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Job Offer

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• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000.
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• Completion bonus (linked to objectives and contract completion)
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• Hybrid working arrangement.
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• Opportunity to play a key role within a well-established and growing business.
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• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
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