At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team and manage financial reporting for a growing packaging company.
- Company: Established business known for quality and customer service in flexible packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous holiday, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Office-based with potential for remote work and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team with a clear path to a Director role within a year.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established and successful business specialising in flexible packaging solutions, supplying polypropylene, laminates and specialist films to customers across the UK.
With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, the business has built long-standing customer relationships and continues to grow.
Due to the planned retirement of the current Financial Director in January 2027, they are now seeking an experienced finance professional to join the business, with the potential to progress into the Director position within 12 months, subject to performance.
- Managing and overseeing the finance team, including two Financial Controllers, two Sales Ledger and two Purchase Ledger staff.
- Preparing monthly and annual management accounts and annual budgets.
- Managing VAT returns and financial compliance.
- Managing customer and supplier terms and conditions.
- Managing FX purchases and payments, with overseas suppliers paid in Euros and US Dollars.
- Maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships, including face-to-face client meetings and occasional buyer visits.
- Overseeing stock levels and supporting wider financial and commercial decision-making.
- Working towards taking increased responsibility for the business, with potential progression into a Director position within 12 months.
- Role Requirements – Financial Controller
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance position.
- Experience managing and overseeing a finance team.
- Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, VAT and financial reporting.
- Experience with foreign currency transactions and payments is advantageous.
- Experience using Sage accounting software.
- Knowledge of Radius EFI or a similar ERP system is advantageous.
- Commercially aware with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and clients face-to-face.
- Strong IT skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Ideally located within a 30-minute commute of the factory.
- Salary & Benefits – Financial Controller
- Year-end company and individual performance bonus.
- £50 cash birthday incentive.
- Working hours: 8:30am–5:00pm or 9:00am–5:30pm.
- 23 days' holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years.
- On-site parking.
- Predominantly office-based, with potential flexibility to work from home.
- Potential progression into a Director position within 12 months, subject to performance.
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Financial Controller employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.
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Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. Recruitment Team
