Financial Controller - Nigel Wright Group : Job Details

The Opportunity:Our client, a leading and award-winning global manufacturing business based in Teesside, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team.  The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in the Senior Leadership Team, reporting in to the Finance Director and with responsibility for a team of 6.  A person with strong leadership and communication skills and a manufacturing background will do well in this role. Main duties/responsibilities:

• Lead the finance team to provide accurate and timely information, enhancing value and supporting strategic decisions.
• Ensure timely completion of local and group reports, converting to IFRS when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Parent Company management and finance teams.
• Perform monthly reviews of P&L, balance sheets, and ledgers to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Oversee the annual financial audit process, including the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Develop annual budgets.
• Supervise all internal audit controls and compliance.
• Uphold financial policies and departmental procedures.
• Act as a deputy for the Finance Director when needed.

You will be/have:

• Fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE with manufacturing industry experience
• Highly effective communicator
• Understanding of Standard costing calculations and methodology
• Previous demonstrable experience in a similar Management role
• Highly experienced with MS Office
• Experience with BI tools
• Knowledge of SOX

Benefits:

• Salary £60k-£65k
• Car Allowance
• Fuel Allowance
• Hybrid Working (min. 3 days on site per week)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Excellent pension