Financial Controller
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.
Job Responsibilities:
* Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory.
* Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real-time.
* Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports.
* Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes.
* Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes.
* Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements.
* Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions.
* Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management.
* Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts.
* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
* Support system integration and process alignment with group standards.
Key Skills:
* 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
* BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
* CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification.
* Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements.
* Insight Track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations