Full job descriptionAccountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing business based near Chester to recruit a commercially minded Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director you will lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in driving operational performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical capability, practical leadership experience and proven exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) governance, controls and internal audit requirements.
Responsibilities include:
*Manage and review the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK operating entity.
*Support consolidation activities ensuring accuracy and alignment with group reporting standards.
*Prepare variance analysis, cost reviews and performance insights for senior management.
*Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies.
*Maintain hands-on oversight of transactional finance activities.
*Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
*Work with operational teams to gather data, challenge assumptions and ensure realistic financial planning.
*Assist in integrating financial forecasts from international operations into group financial models.
*Support product costing, margin analysis and inventory valuation.
*Assist with stock reconciliations, work-in-progress reviews and production cost tracking.
*Assist in aligning accounting practices, controls, financial systems and reporting disciplines between the UK business and the wider international group.
*Support integration activities, including data migration, process mapping and internal controls development.
*Support internal and external audit requirements, including SOX control testing, audit evidence preparation, remediation tracking and timely resolution of control observations.
Skills & Experience Required:
*Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
*Experience in manufacturing finance.
*Working knowledge of US GAAP, group reporting requirements and SOX control expectations.
*Extensive exposure to operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley governance and control environment, including internal audit interaction and control remediation.
*Confident working with large datasets, ERP systems and Excel.
*Experience working across multiple sites or international teams.
Benefits:
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Bonus scheme
*Pension
*Free parking