Financial Controller

Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary
£55,000 - £70,000 + bonus, benefits
Posted
26 May 2023
Closes
03 Jun 2023
Ref
GW1593
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
MDM Resourcing’s exclusive client is one of the leading manufacturers in its niche specialism. With a high quality corporate customer base, and an excellent management team, the business is working towards a PE debt fund exit in c3 years’ time.

As number 2 to the Finance Director, with responsibility for timely, incisive, high quality financial information, high quality integrated internal controls, systems and processes and well-controlled finances. Internal systems improvements and reporting enhancements will be key requirements of the role together with tight controls and processes around cash management and reporting.

Managing a small transactional team and an Assistant Accountant, this will be a hands-on role in a progressive and fast moving business where day to day focus will be on month-end duties, team leadership / management, financial controls and future risk mitigation, in addition to being instrumental in the continuous improvement journey of the business and the finance function.

The Role
  • Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts; KPI, cash flows, budgeting and forecasting; Being instrumental in managing cash and working capital; Managing a team of 5, ensuring work is completed correctly and to deadlines, and that the team is driving improvements in processing efficiency which ultimately benefit working capital; Year end procedures including liaising with auditors and preparation of statutory accounts for a small group of 4 entities; Ad hoc reporting across various aspects of finance, presenting to the FD; Controlling all elements of site finance including looking after key control accounts, stock controls and margin reporting / analysis; Liaising and working with key stakeholders including suppliers, customers and other departments/the board; Overseeing month end payroll process.
The Candidate
  • ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified is essential; Previous experience of manufacturing essential and experience of successfully managing a small team is advantageous; Experience of, or demonstrable aptitude for, implementing financial controls, KPIs and risk mitigation also preferrable; Proficient in Excel; Pro-active with a drive to improve systems, processes and output to benefit the business; Excellent communication skills with a forward thinking, pro-active attitude.
Please Note: The company will only consider applicants who live within commutable distance of Bolton.

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