Your new company Your new company are a leader in their field based in Burton-upon-Trent and are looking for a Newly Qualified Financial Controller or someone who is close to completion of ACCA/CIMA studies to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role This varied role combines financial oversight for two international entities with support across a global business unit. The successful candidate will be instrumental in monthly reporting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic finance projects. Entity Financial Oversight Lead financial reporting for two entities (UK and overseas). Review and finalise monthly management accounts. Coordinate month-end close and reporting to senior stakeholders. Supervise and support finance team deliverables. Collaborate with cross-border teams to ensure consistency and accuracy. Conduct production variance analysis and costing reviews. Manage internal and external audit processes. Contribute to consolidated financial statements under UK accounting standards. Prepare annual budgets, including overhead absorption and standard costing. Support reporting for joint ventures. Business Unit Support Assist with global consolidation of business unit results using matrix reporting. Prepare monthly sales performance reports. Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles. Calculate royalties and commissions. Additional Duties Oversee payroll operations. Act as bank signatory and manage cash flow forecasting. Ensure tax compliance across VAT, payroll taxes, and corporate tax. Prepare Irish VAT returns. Coordinate insurance renewals and legal compliance. Provide reporting for governance and board-level meetings. Participate in strategic projects, including ERP system implementation. What you'll need to succeed Newly qualified or finalist of ACCA or CIMA Manufacturing background Costing experience Working in a small finance team and providing support/guidance Monthly management reporting experience Advanced Excel skills What you'll get in return Up to £50,000 7.5% bonus Lovely team working environment On-site working 9-5 or 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday AE pension Health insurance 4 x DIS Income protection What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk