Financial Controller

NLB Solutions are working with a manufacturing business that are looking for a Qualified Accountant to join as a Financial Controller. Our client is looking for someone that comes from a similar background and work closely with hands on and dynamic MD. This role has one person reporting in to them and will be office based.
The business offers a fast paced environment that is based alongside the manufacturing site.
Duties:
 
* Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
 
* Deliver accurate profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
 
* Prepare management accounts, KPI reporting, and detailed variance analysis.
 
* Ensure timely reporting to corporate finance teams.
 
* Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
 
* Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
 
* Develop and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis capabilities.
 
* Perform pricing evaluations and profitability analysis.
 
* Maintain compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements, US GAAP, SOX, and internal policies.
 
* Strengthen financial controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
 
* Ensure completion and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliations.
 
* Manage VAT returns, corporation tax packs, payroll submissions, and statutory filings.
 
* Lead annual standard cost roll and absorption costing activities.
 
* Oversee inventory valuation and annual stock take processes.
 
* Support operations with manufacturing performance reporting.
 
* Monitor capital expenditure and fixed asset management.
 
* Manage external and internal audit processes.
 
* Coordinate activities with tax, payroll, and R&D teams.
 
* Oversee working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management.
 
* Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
 
* Oversee One Stream reporting, budgeting, and forecasting submissions.
 
* Support ERP and finance system improvements.
 
* Manage lease accounting and reporting requirements.
Person Spec:
 
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
 
* Significant experience in a Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership role.
 
* Manufacturing experience preferred.
 
* Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting.
 
* Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
 
* Proven leadership and team development skills