Financial Controller
South Leicestershire
£60,000 - £65,000
Full Time, Permanent

SF Recruitment are working with a rapidly growing Manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Financial Controller to join & lead their Finance function. They are a highly successful SME with exciting growth plans -This position would suit a Financial Controller looking for a progressive opportunity & route to FD. As the Financial Controller you will be responsible for the operations of the Finance department and support the Finance & Managing Director. In this key role, you'll handle financial reporting and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making while enjoying autonomy to improve and streamline the finance function. The ideal Financial Controller will have manufacturing experience & be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCCA).

Duties of the Financial Controller include:

- Manage & develop a small Finance team
- Production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast
- Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency.
- Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis & product / customer performance.
- Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts.
- Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated
- Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly.

The ideal Financial Controller will have experience within an Manufacturing & SME environment. Experience & knowledge of Sage would be desirable with strong Excell skills being essential. This position would suit a commercially minded Financial Controller who joins adding value to a rapidly growing business. This position is on-site 5 days a week initially. 37 Hours a week with an early finish on Friday.

If you're interested in finding out more, please apply with your most up to date CV