Financial Controller

Robert Half are exclusively partnered with a well-established manufacturing business based in North Norfolk, who are looking to recruit a Financial Controller.

This role will take full ownership of the finance function and will play a key role in supporting the Managing Director with financial insight, control and strategic decision-making. The position manages the day-to-day finance operations and leads a small on-site finance team.

To be successful in this role you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or have demonstrable manufacturing experience, with strong experience of management accounts, cashflow forecasting and statutory reporting.

The role will report directly to the Managing Director and will have responsibility for a Finance Manager and Accounts Administration Assistant.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of statutory accounts packs for audit
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Weekly 13-week cashflow forecasting
• Annual budgeting and ongoing financial planning
• Full management of the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Management Accounts
• Monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Product costing, standard cost maintenance and annual price increase calculations
• KPI reporting, including weekly group reporting
• Management of stock, stock valuation and related reporting
• Supporting the business with financial analysis and commercial insight
• Ensuring financial controls and processes are robust and adhered to
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Managing Director

Skills and qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience producing management accounts and cashflow forecasts
• Manufacturing or product-based business experience (desirable)
• Good knowledge of VAT and statutory reporting
• Strong financial systems and Excel capability
• Logical, analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with a collaborative working style
• Ability to take ownership and work autonomously

Salary and benefits:

The role of Financial Controller is offered with a competitive salary, dependent on experience, and will be based full-time on site in North Norfolk.