Commercial Financial Controller - Manufacturing - Counted Recruitment : Job Details

About the Business

An opportunity to be a Commercial Financial Controller for a large electronics manufacturing international company based in Aston, with strong growth potential and a heavy commitment to employee culture. The company prioritises investing in employees progression and development, believing their people are their greatest asset. As a Financial Controller, you will work closely with plant management, acting as a key business partner to ensure critical performance metrics are met. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing and impactful finance team that operates across the entire group.

Main Duties:

As a Commercial Financial Controller, your main duties include:

• Act as an integral part of the Finance and Management team, providing financial support and control to the plant.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of corporate and internal reporting, ensuring adherence to deadlines, financial accuracy, and completeness.
• Oversee and complete month-end processes, including variance analysis.
• Report on plant performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis) using financial systems.
• Prepare and present budgets and forecasts for profit and loss, cash flow, and the balance sheet.
• Manage and lead the local Finance team.
• Oversee key KPIs such as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ageing, driving improvements and efficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvements to financial controls and other operational processes.
• Handle reporting for judgemental reserves, accrued liabilities, and SOX testing reviews, presenting findings to senior finance leadership.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Calculate and provide for warranty exposure.
• Perform product profitability analysis and reviews.
• Work closely with external auditors for year-end and interim audits, as well as internal audit reviews.
• Review and sign off on headcount.
• Review, maintain, and implement internal controls, including quarterly SOX testing.
• Develop direct reports, supporting both their personal and professional development, and contribute to succession planning.
• Manage two annual stocktakes.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as required.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is flexible with their working hours in their office based in Aston. The company operate from a modern office consisting of a strong team of 20+. The business is very flexible in its working patterns and due to the current ongoing growth offers great chances for progression.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Well-versed in commercial finance
• A commercially driven mindset
• Driving License

Why Join the business

• Generous bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Fantastic managers - a number of which that have been promoted internally
• Flexible working in a modern environment
• A company with a track record of internal progression
• Generous holiday days

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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