On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a Financial Controller to work for a PE Backed, Growing Manufacturing Business based in Birmingham.

Duties of the role will include:

• Managing and development of the management account's function, driving a culture of continuous improvement

• To provide strong leadership and direction to the finance team. To ensure clarity of roles, key deliverables, and personal objective

• Developing and maintaining KPIs linked to business strategy and reporting both Financial and Operational KPIs at a board level

• Completing the monthly reporting and preparation of Management accounts within set timelines

• Presenting financial results to PE investors and the board whilst supporting the CEO and deputising when required

• Monitoring and development of the financial and operational control environment, ensuring that minimum control standards, documentation and systems are in place

• Delivering consolidated working capital, cash flow and balance sheet forecasting and reporting

• Develop strong relationships with colleagues to enable an effective business partnering process

• Support non-financial individuals providing insight and financial information to drive improvement in operation and financial performance

• To take the lead in liaising with the companies' external auditors and other advisers (Tax & Legal) and to ensure financial statements are signed-off within the required reporting deadlines

• Management of day-to-day treasury function

• Preparation and submission of UK and Belgian VAT returns

Skills, Requirements, Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with +5-year PQE

• Member of a professional accountancy body, (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)

• Able to challenge, influence and delegate as well as being approachable, friendly and have a strong alignment to our values

• High level of commercial awareness with an understanding and appreciation of business practices, approaches, organisation, and culture

Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.