RG Consultancy are excited to be supporting a well-established SME manufacturing business in Bolton who are recruiting a Financial Controller. This role is newly created and a hands-on role to support the Financial Director with overseeing the financial function for the business. You will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, reporting and controls. Overall systems and process improvement while provide strategic support to the Financial Director.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday
• Enhanced pension
• Private healthcare
• Extra training and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

The Role

• Oversee the transactional finance functions, manage and oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensure timely payments and collections and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare month end year end
• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow forecasting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audits
• Monitor and improve transactions finance processes to reduced risk and improve efficiency
• Provide reports and work closely with the managing director
• Provide business partner support to other department where needed

The Person

• Proven record working as a Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller
• Ideally worked within an SME environment or a hands role
• Experience with SAGE or similar system would be an advantage
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or financial would be preferred, however part qual and QBE candidates will still be considered