Handley James
Financial Controller
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Handley James have been retained by a specialist Engineering biased Manufacturer in the Burnley/Colne area to recruit a proactive and commercially driven Financial Controller to lead their Finance function.
This organisation is a manufacturer of bespoke products in the defence and nuclear sector in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within an organisation that is currently expanding.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with the leadership team to drive commercial decision making and long-term growth
- Produce and interpret accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, delivering clear insight and recommendations
- Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial plans with business strategy and operational priorities
- Deliver detailed financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance tracking to support profitability and efficiency improvements
- Ensure strong cash flow management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement
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Requirements:
Currently a commercially driven Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Business Partner within a manufacturing company. You will be experienced in preparing monthly management accounts and you will be experienced in working in an advisory capacity to senior managers or director. You will have the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Experienced in leading a small team of finance professionals at different levels of development you will have proven skills in developing and coaching others. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be highly self-motivated, looking to progress your career and have a high work ethic. Experience of project accounting would be an advantage but is not essential.
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Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established and growing manufacturer. This is a role that will offer continued development and so the individual needs to be passionate, an influencer and wanting to progress their career further.
Alongside this you will be rewarded with a salary of between £75,000 and £85,000 as well as 10% bonus, 5% pension and a 4 day working week.
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