Finance Controller

Location: Uppermill

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are pleased to be working exclusively to appoint a Finance Controller to our Client's business with a T/O in the region of £6m. The appointment of a new Finance Controller forms part of the growth plan to move the business to a £10 m T/O business by 2030.

The role of FC will report to the MD of this family driven Group operating for over two decades. Our Client has an impressive Order Book across a range of Sectors including Food / Oil and Gas and Retail. The business works across the Globe including Europe / North Africa and the Middle East.

As Finance Controller you will be supported by a small – loyal and extremely focused Finance and Admin team.

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF THE NEW FINANCE CONTROLLER

* Review of the current Finance Operating Systems – we are not looking for change for change's sake – we are looking for finesse and the implementation of Finance practices that will achieve the goal of a T/O of £10m by 2030

* Have a passion to continue strong Cost Controls – to be able to review Trends / Market Analysis and feed this into the WIP and strong on time Delivery of Orders

* Be detail orientated behind the numbers – to work with the On-Site Teams to impact on final Costings / Profit of Product and Order

* Be able to work with the Chamber of Commerce to secure Grants to assist with Innovation and Growth

You will also have the Daily / Weekly / Monthly functions of an FC to include:

* Preparation of Accounts for Year End – working with external Accountants

* Preparation and Review of Monthly Management Accounts with the Senior Leadership team

* Oversee the day-to-day Finance function of Sales / Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Payroll

Our Client needs a FC that can ensure that the day-to-day Finance function continues as well as it has done but who is also an FC who can work to grow the business – Internally through increased Profit and maximisation of Sales but also potentially via Acquisition.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE FINANCE CONTROLLER

* Annual Salary of c £55,000 – £65,000

* Annual Performance Related Appraisal

* Flex Start – Finish times can be offered – this is a full time / office-based role

* 20 Days Holidays AND Bank Holidays

* Private Medical Cover – can be offered

* Pension – that can be enhanced

There are no limits to how invested you can become as the FC into this business – we are looking for a mature character who has proven skills and experience of working in a business that has a hands-on approach and where every single person matters.

You can be ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience

The Interview process will be;

* Initial First Stage Interview with Karen Reynolds

* First Interview with the business on Site to meet the MD and External Accountant

* Second Interview on Site – to have a tour / meet the team and answer your final questions

TO START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT BEING MY CLIENT'S NEXT FINANCE CONTROLLER – please initially email your CV to KAREN REYNOLDS