About the Business
An exciting opportunity to join a highly profitable, fast-growing product-based business as a Financial Controller. Based in Kidderminster, this company boasts a fantastic culture, low staff turnover, and an impressive product line that continues to drive its commercial success. With a strong track record of internal promotion, this is a business where you can truly build your future.
Main Duties:
As the Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:
* Managing all finance and accounting operations including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, stock accounting and payroll
* Leading a team of five within the finance department
* Preparing timely and accurate monthly financial statements
* Coordinating budget creation and financial forecasting
* Handling quarterly VAT returns and compliance with tax law
* Overseeing the audit process and statutory accounts
* Driving improvements to financial operations and systems
* Managing cash flow, debt, and collection
* Supporting the Board with financial strategy and high-level decision-making
Location / Office / Culture
You will be based in the company's office near Kidderminster, working with a friendly and collaborative team. The business promotes a strong culture of internal development and values its people highly.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
* Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Have experience in the preparation of management accounts, budgets, and year-end financial statements
* Be confident in managing and developing staff
* Have excellent knowledge of accounting standards, VAT and PAYE systems
* Demonstrate strong Excel and IT skills
* Be proactive, organised and able to influence across all levels of the business
Why You Should Join This Business
* Excellent opportunity for progression to FD
* Exposure to board-level decision making
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Fast-growing and profitable business with an exciting product range
* Salary of £70,000 - £100,000
* The range is broad as we are happy to look at lower level FCs who we can train, or more ready made soon to be FDs
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