Financial Controller (South Oxfordshire)

SRM are supporting a scaling manufacturing and engineering services business in the South Oxfordshire area to recruit a Financial Controller . This role is a \”hands on, process improvement\” centred role and are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA / CA preferred; however, strong candidates with alternative qualifications will be considered). T his is an office based role, 5 days a week but working in a collaborative, supportive culture. Key responsibilities: Ledger Management and Monthly Reporting – leading and end-to-end month-end close process on a timely basis and to support accurate and relevant Board reporting and department requirements. From a process improvement perspective, our client would like a candidate who sees issues and can improve processes – develop month end reporting to ensure visibility and control of all areas of the business. Ensure completion of balance sheet reconciliations. Lead, Manage and Develop Operational Finance Team – lead, manage and small finance team (6) to ensure smooth running of payment, accounting and reporting functions. Budgeting & Forecasting – assist in preparing the annual budget, mid-year reforecasts, and five-year business plans with specific input on opening position, overheads, structure companies, tax and balance sheet items. Cost Control & Profitability – supervise the preparation of monthly cost and commitment reporting to support review and re-forecast of engineering project spend/cost, technical fees etc. Lead cost reviews with budget holders, and work with department heads to ensure dates per the monthly site tracker are accurate. Statutory Reporting & Audit – act as lead contact for auditors and tax advisers during the year-end audit; prepare year-end statutory accounts and tax workbooks; co-ordinate final submissions to Companies House and HMRC. Taxation & Compliance – oversee preparation of VAT returns, liaise with tax advisors and manage compliance with payroll, P11Ds, and other statutory requirements. Payroll Preparation and Submission – manage and support collation of information and evidence by HR Admin for payroll submission. Internal Controls & Process Improvement – champion adherence to policies, drive internal controls, and proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains To be considered / likely candidate background: Our client is seeking a qualified accountant (ACA is preferred, but a full consideration will be given to other qualifications too. The successful candidate will be well versed with owning (and developing) an end-to-end month end cycle, to include balance sheet and all monthly reporting. A strong people manager and mentor Proficient in Excel and able to accurately manipulate large volumes of data (formulae, pivots, lookups etc). Confident to interrogate, understand, use and improve existing models Be able to commute to our client based within the Greater Oxford area on a 5 day a week basis. This is an excellent role with a growing, scaling business where there is a clear opportunity for you to further improve the operating processes around a business in the engineering and manufacturing space, and take on oversight of a team. Salary c£80,000 car allowance £5,000 bonus benefits