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Financial Controller
As a Financial Controller for our manufacturing client, you will oversee financial operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. From managing budgets to preparing financial reports, you'll play a key role in helping the business make informed decisions.
Client Details
A well-known organisation based in Birmingham with global reach.
Description
- Lead the preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant reporting requirements.
- Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of financial results, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, commentary, and reporting packs for senior management and group stakeholders.
- Manage group consolidation activities across entities and maintain strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, financial controls, automation, and data integrity.
- Manage cash flow and implement cost control measures.
- Lead and develop the accounting team to achieve departmental goals.
- Analyse financial performance and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives.
- Handle audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
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A Successful Financial Controller Should Have
- A strong background in accounting and finance, ideally with experience in the manufacturing sector.
- Professional accounting qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Experience in statutory reporting under FRS 102 and group consolidations.
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Leadership skills to manage and motivate a team effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools.
Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 plus package, dependent on the level of experience.
- Hybrid working.
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