Financial Controller - Manufacturing - Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA - SAP - Letchworth, £65,000-£70,000
Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a commercially focused role where you can genuinely influence business performance?
We are working with an established, international technology-led business to recruit a Financial Controller for its UK operations. This is a senior, hands-on finance position offering significant exposure to the Managing Director, operational leadership and the wider finance team.
This would be an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys being close to the business, challenging performance, improving processes and turning financial information into meaningful commercial insight.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the UK finance function, combining strong financial control with commercial business partnering.
As Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include:
Taking ownership of month-end, year-end, management and group reporting
Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and ensuring accurate, timely financial information
Providing insightful financial and operational analysis to senior management and Plant Managers
Leading the budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning processes
Driving effective working capital management
Maintaining robust internal financial controls and ensuring compliance with UK statutory, tax, audit and corporate governance requirements
Leading the external audit and statutory accounts process
Providing financial challenge, analysis and support around CAPEX and business investment projects
Managing, coaching and developing the finance team of 4
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, automation and reporting
Working collaboratively with finance colleagues across the wider organisation
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders outside finance.
You will ideally have:
A recognised accountancy qualification: ACA...
Financial Controller in Letchworth employer: Abacus Consulting Careers
Join a world-class business in North Hertfordshire, where innovation meets excellence. As a Financial Accountant, you'll thrive in a dynamic office environment that fosters professional growth and offers competitive benefits. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
