Financial Controller

About the Company

The company is a highly respected supplier of specialist welding supplies and consumables, in business in South Wales for 50 years. They have experienced exceptional growth and are expanding the team. Based in the Llanelli area of Carmarthenshire, they manufacture and distribute to an international client base.

Finance Controller

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Full time or part time (pro‑rata)

• Lead the month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Produce timely management accounts, financial statements, and board‑level reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, processes, and policies.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and pre‑payments.
• Manage statutory reporting, external audits, and liaise with auditors.

• Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary on performance KPIs.
• Work with the MD to support cost control, pricing strategies, and operational decision‑making.

• Monitor daily cashflow, forecasting future requirements and risks.
• Manage banking relationships and credit control.
• Optimise working capital across inventory.

• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, tax requirements, and relevant financial regulations.
• Oversee VAT, payroll, corporation tax inputs, and liaise with external advisors where needed.

• Supervise and develop the current finance team, supporting growth and performance.

• Minimum 5+ years experience in financial control or senior accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate governance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience in the manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supplies sectors (preferred).
• Knowledge of stock management, product costing, and ERP systems (e.g., Sage and Access accounting) preferred.
• Experience working within a group structure or with international trading preferred.
• A formal accounting qualification preferred.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing business.

• Flexibility to work part‑time or full time based on your needs.
• Excellent base salary.
• Company‑paid external training courses.
• Company‑provided phone and laptop.

For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.