Butler Rose is pleased to be supporting a leading company in the manufacturing sector with the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller to oversee and enhance their financial operations. This role is ideal for a candidate with a solid accountancy background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in driving process improvements and change initiatives.
Reporting into the FD, key responsibilities will include
- Prepare consolidated statutory accounts and oversee the preparation of management accounts.
- Lead the financial team in managing transactional tasks including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, cash posting, and general ledger entries.
- Handle VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax duties, liaise with auditors, and prepare audit packs.
- Oversee company accounts and investments, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Develop and implement financial reporting systems to comply with regulations and legislation.
- Manage cash flow, track transactions, and provide regular financial forecasts.
- Motivate and coach finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
- Strong understanding of PAYE and VAT regulations.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller in the manufacturing sector, ideally within food or FMCG.
- Exceptional leadership and staff management skills.
- Strong project management experience and the ability to drive process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Advanced IT skills.
Benefits include - upto 20% bonus, car/car allowance, private medical & attractive holiday entitlement
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking company. If you have a passion for finance, a knack for leading teams, and a desire to drive change, I would love to hear from you.
This requirement will attract a high volume of applications, so please do not delay in submitting your CV to save disappointment as my client is keen to run this campaign as fluid as possible. Please call Anthony Tait on or apply direct to a . tait @ butlerrose . com.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.