Financial Controller

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are pleased to be working exclusively to appoint a Finance Controller to our Client’s business with a TO in the region of £6m. The appointment of a new Finance Controller forms part of the growth plan to move the business to a £10m TO business by 2030. The role of FC will report to the MD of this family driven Group operating for over two decades. Our Client has an impressive Order Book across a range of Sectors including Food, Oil and Gas, and Retail. The business works across the Globe including Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. As Finance Controller, you will be supported by a small, loyal, and very focused Finance and Admin team.

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF THE NEW FINANCE CONTROLLER

• Review of the current Finance Operating Systems – we are not looking for change for change’s sake – we are looking for finesse and the implementation of Finance practices that will achieve the goal of a TO of £10m by 2030.
• Have a passion to continue strong Cost Controls – to be able to review Trends, Market Analysis and feed this into the WIP and strong on time Delivery of Orders.
• Be detail orientated behind the numbers – to work with the On Site Teams to impact on final Costings / Profit of Product and Order.
• Be able to work with the Chamber of Commerce to secure Grants to assist with Innovation and Growth.
• You will also have the Daily / Weekly / Monthly functions of an FC to include; Preparation of Accounts for Year End – working with external Accountants, Preparation and Review of Monthly Management Accounts with the Senior Leadership team, Oversee the day to day Finance function of Sales / Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Payroll.
• Our Client needs an FC that can ensure that the day to day Finance functions continue as well as they have done but who is also an FC who can work to grow the business – Internally through increased Profit and maximisation of Sales but also potentially via Acquisition.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE FINANCE CONTROLLER

• Annual Salary of c £55,000 – £65,000.
• Annual Performance Related Appraisal.
• Flex Start – Finish times can be offered – this is a full time / office based role.
• 20 Days Holidays AND Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical Cover – can be offered.
• Pension – that can be enhanced.

There are no limits to how invested you can become as the FC into this business – we are looking for a mature character who has proven skills and experience of working in a business and who has a hands on approach and where every single person matters. You can be ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience.

The Interview process will be;

• Initial First Stage Interview with Karen Reynolds.
• First Interview with the business on Site to meet the MD and External Accountant.
• Second Interview on Site – to have a tour / meet the team and answer your final questions.

TO START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT BEING MY CLIENTS NEXT FINANCE CONTROLLER – please initially email your CV to KAREN REYNOLDS – karen@rsnwltd.com