Anderson Knight are seeking a Financial Controller to join our client, a leading, manufacturing group. This pivotal role is responsible for maintaining strong financial control, ensuring compliance across group entities, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.
You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team to help shape the future of the business. This is a visible and influential position, with the opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team while building strong relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and VAT returns
* Lead the annual audit process across all group entities
* Ensure robust financial governance and ethical standards
* Lead, mentor and develop a small, high-performing finance team
* Support investment decisions with pre- and post-appraisal analysis
* Deliver regular and ad-hoc financial forecasts and scenario modelling
* Drive efficiency through insightful reporting and process improvement
* Produce monthly management accounts and board reporting packs
* Lead the annual budgeting process and twice-yearly forecasting cycles
* Monitor and report weekly cash flow and ensure strong liquidity
* Maintain strong working relationships with auditors and banking partners
* Provide financial insight to board and senior management meetings
About You
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA)
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable in a fast-moving, change-oriented environment
* Ability to challenge and implement positive change
In return is the opportunity to be involved in a key leadership role within a values-driven, growing business with opportunities for progression and personal development.
This is a collaborative, supportive working culture and boasts a competitive and salary and benefits package. To apply, please submit and up to date CV now