Financial Controller

Position: Financial Controller (Permanent)
Financial Controller

Location:

Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:
Competitive

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.

Job Responsibilities:

* Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory.

* Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real-time.

* Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports.

* Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes.

* Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes.

* Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements.

* Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions.

* Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management.

* Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts.

* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

* Support system integration and process alignment with group standards.

Key

Skills:

* 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.

* BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance.

* CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification.

* Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements.

* Insight Track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations