Financial Controller

A fantastic Financial Controller role working for a thriving manufacturing business close to Stockport, managing a team & adding value to drive improved performance

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are thrilled to be working with a successful private equity-backed, high-end manufacturing business close to Stockport.

A market leader in their niche field, this business can offer an ambitious Financial Controller the opportunity to progress rapidly whilst gaining career-defining experience.

With a supportive global parent company, you are able to drive change on-site & truly feel 'part of something', whilst benefiting from the infrastructure the group can offer.

Description

The key responsibilities for this Financial Controller role will include:

• Provide leadership, direction and management for the local Finance team
• Manage, coach and develop the team, while creating an environment where each resource can excel through encouragement and empowerment
• Provide the General Manager and Management Team with timely and accurate financial information
• Comply with all local and corporate policies and submit all the financial information on time for the monthly and quarterly reporting
• Be the primary contact for the parent company's finance teams
• Establish and maintain an environment of internal control and integrity, including the management of local Finance systems, suggesting process and systems improvements
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of the company accounts, including monthly reconciliation of all relevant balance sheet accounts
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts, working with external auditors
• Manage cash flow and banking, including the relationship with local bank

Profile

The successful candidate for this Financial Controller role will be as follows:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified is a strong plus
• 8 + years' experience. A combination of Audit experience + experience working as a Finance Manager / Financial Controller in industry would be a preference
• Strong knowledge of international accounting principles (IAS/IFRS) and UK GAAP and Tax requirements would be helpful
• Good knowledge of data analysis, budgets & forecasts
• Good understanding of ERPs / financial systems. Prior experience with Navision/Tagetik is a significant plus but not essential
• Motivated to drive improved business performance
• Able to be a strong finance business partner with none finance stakeholders to improve margins & efficiencies
• Prior experience working in a private equity-backed business is preferential but not essential

Job Offer

The successful candidate in this Financial Controller role based close to Stockport will receive a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 based upon experience.

Get in touch to ask more questions if you could be interested.