Full job descriptionFinancial Controller
Manufacturing | Engineering
Salford
£70,000 - £80,000 + bonus




The opportunity
A high-growth international manufacturing and engineering business is looking to appoint a UK Financial Controller for its rapidly growing UK operation.
Operating within a growing market, the business supplies products to numerous around the world. Following significant investment and exceptional growth over the past two years, the company has ambitious plans to expand its Manchester assembly operations further.
This is a newly created position due to growth, and an excellent opportunity for a finance leader to take ownership of the finance function, strengthen its processes and controls, and help shape the strategic and commercial direction of the business.


The role
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will report to the UK Managing Director and work closely with the international Group head office. This is a broad, hands-on leadership position requiring someone who can operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels. You will ensure the business has the financial insight, discipline and infrastructure required to support its continued expansion.


Key responsibilities will include:
*Driving finance transformation, automation and systems improvements
*Leading the UK finance function and developing a small team covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, stock and payroll
*Producing accurate management information, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reporting
*Providing commercial analysis to support project pricing, make-versus-buy decisions and capital investment
*Managing costing, pricing, working capital, stock control and financial risk
*Overseeing statutory reporting, tax, audits and other financial returns
*Improving financial controls, processes and reporting
*Supporting the future development and implementation of ERP capability
*Partnering with leaders across production, engineering, supply chain, customer operations and HR
*Communicating financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
*Business partner with the senior leadership team, driving informed commercial and operational decision making


About you
You will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience in a senior finance position within a manufacturing, engineering or production-led environment.


You are likely to bring:
*An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
*Significant post-qualified finance experience
*Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager
*Strong management and financial accounting expertise
*End-to-end experience across management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, stock, working capital, tax and statutory reporting
*Strong commercial acumen and experience working directly with customers
*A track record of improving financial processes, controls and reporting
*Experience developing and leading a finance team
*Exposure to ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel
*Experience implementing or onboarding an ERP system would be advantageous
*The confidence to challenge, influence and support senior operational stakeholders
*A hands-on approach and the flexibility to work within a growing, entrepreneurial business


Why consider this opportunity?
This is an opportunity to become the #1 in finance within a high-growth UK operation of a high growth international business.
You will have the autonomy to shape the finance function, introduce new systems and processes, and work directly with senior leaders on strategic decision making to drive future growth. The role combines commercial influence with genuine operational ownership and offers considerable scope to make a visible impact across the business.


To find out more, please apply or contact Jonathan Kerr directly for a confidential discussion.
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