Financial Controller in Malvern

Job Summary

As Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our manufacturing facility.

You will oversee core accounting activities, manage the transactional finance team, and ensure financial compliance and robust internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, cost accounting and inventory management.

Your Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, and VAT and other taxes for the company.
• Lead and manage a team of six within the UK finance team, including development plans and clear career paths.
• Own the monthly management accounts, ensuring on‑time submission of data to TASi Measurement.
• Ensure the Company’s goals of the business are being enacted and support the strategic direction and growth during daily activities.
• Own the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, with a focus on manufacturing‑specific reporting requirements.
• Partner with the Commercial Finance Manager to prepare budgets and forecasts, including manufacturing cost insights and supporting calculations.
• Work with the Commercial Finance Manager to deliver timely, insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Advise on customer credit limit decisions in a timely manner, escalating to the Finance Director where appropriate, to include managing working capital for the entity.
• Lead continuous improvement across the finance function, ensuring efficient ways of working and tracking progress with relevant KPIs.
• Conduct regular cost analysis to identify opportunities for savings and operational efficiency.
• Prepare sensitive balance sheet reconciliations and review balance sheets prepared by the team.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the year‑end audit and ensure statutory reporting meets group deadlines.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and post payroll/bonus journal entries to the ERP system and reconcile the related balance sheet accounts.
• Carry out other ad hoc duties as required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience & Skills

• Strong management and people skills, with the ability to communicate across all departments and effectively engage with cross‑functional leadership.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing sector, with a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles and cost analysis.
• Good working understanding of Epicor or a similar ERP system.
• Excellent technical problem‑solving skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven experience reporting for complex entities of various sizes, with knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
• Personal Attributes
• Strategic thinker.
• Possesses an exceptional work ethic and flexibility to accommodate a fast‑paced business environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates the desire and capability to mentor and coach members of the Pulsar Measurement team.

Education and Competencies

• Professional Competence, Education & Training
• Qualified accountant with considerable experience in different types of entities (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Travel

Travel will be required to other Pulsar Measurement locations and will include global travel.

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