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, % bonus
* Lovely team working environment
* On-site working
* 9-5 or Monday to Friday
* AE pension
* Health insurance
* 4 x DIS
* Income protection
What you need to do now
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