We are the leading partner for turnouts and fastening materials and manufacture switches, crossings and associated parts for track installation throughout the UK and Ireland. We provide tailor‑made engineering and design for rail operators.
Job description
voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Limited is seeking a highly skilled Finance Controller to manage the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and providing strategic guidance to support growth and sustainability.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group.
- Owner of the production of Management Accounts, KPIs and achieving deadlines.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and stakeholders.
- Present and explain variances to the Finance Director and SMT heads of department.
- Challenge Heads of Department on financial performance.
- Support the preparation of annual accounts.
- Owner of weekly reporting, dashboards and month‑and‑year end routines.
- Report financial information to external stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying improvement and cost‑saving opportunities.
Financial Controls
- Oversee CAPEX requests, processes and controls.
- Prepare balance sheet and reconciliations.
- Prepare fixed assets, depreciation, additions and disposals.
- Ensure stock, maintenance, flying provisions are appropriately assessed and addressed.
- Ensure expense and credit‑card policies are followed and maintained.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Support production of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Support commercial assessment of new contracts and tenders.
- Prepare budget and mid‑term planning.
Audit
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Plan year‑end process and liaise with external auditors and tax advisers.
- Produce tax pack and accounts analysis to support production of stats and tax computations.
- Collate information for R&D tax claims and agree analysis schedule.
Working Capital Management
- Manage cash position and rolling 13‑week forecast.
- Oversee supplier payments and maintain communications.
- Oversee debtor invoicing, receipts and maintain customer communications.
- Authorise bank payments.
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
Other duties
- Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives and initiatives.
- Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
- Lead continuous improvement and systems review projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 3 ACA qualification, ideally Level 4 ACA.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller.
- Advanced degree in Accounting.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
- Strong leadership and team‑management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Chartered Accountant and audit experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
What we offer
Core Hours – between 35.5 per week:
- 0800–1600 Monday
- 0800–1630 Tuesday–Thursday
- 0800–1200 Friday
Annual Leave: 22 days PLUS 10 bank holidays, including Christmas closure.
Breaks: Daily 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.
Eligible for annual bonuses.
Private health insurance.
Life insurance: 4× base salary.
Company pension: 5% employee & 7.5% employer contribution.
Share scheme: eligible to participate in the voestalpine Group Share scheme.
Access to an array of employee benefits and discounts (incl. cycle‑to‑work).
Employee assistance program available 24/7, 365 days per year.
Regular training and education.
- All‑round carefree package ("SOS International") for business trips
- Beverages
- Company cell phone
- Company laptop
- Company pension
- EV charging station
- Employee bonuses
- Employee participation
- Mental health promotion
- Parking space
- Regular employee survey
- Staff appraisals
- Structured onboarding
Recruiter
voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Limited – Elaine Wattam
