Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Stockport
- Salary
- GBP70000 - GBP80000 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Jun 2022
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- Sector
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Salary band
- £70,000 - £80,000, £80,000 - £90,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
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.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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