Are you a fully qualified accountant ready to make a real impact in a growing automotive business? Following its best financial year to date, this specialist manufacturer is looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in manufacturing and costing to take ownership of its northern operations.
Driven by a strong set of core values, they are looking for a friendly, hardworking, qualified accountant to join the team and help maintain their exceptionally high standards.
This role requires on-site presence between the two sites, plus quarterly travel to the Midlands and occasional travel for group European activities. Benefits include a car allowance of over £10,000, PMI cover and a bonus scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end close, oversee full statutory year-end audits, and deliver accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and group reporting.
- Partner with operational heads to drive performance, analyse gross margins, track KPIs, and manage working capital (cash, stock, debtors, and creditors).
- Maintain robust internal financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, UK GAAP compliance, and oversee tax/VAT returns.
- Optimise financial systems (including post-implementation support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP) and drive continuous process improvements.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports, while overseeing payroll inputs and day-to-day ledger management.
Key Skills & Experience:
- ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong technical background and proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced hands‑on experience as a key user of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or an equivalent production ERP system), alongside strong capability in developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing a finance team, combined with a proactive, hands‑on approach to partnering with operational stakeholders.
- Highly analytical, systematic, and process‑orientated with a high attention to detail, capable of multitasking and managing a diverse workload.
- Willingness and ability to travel to other sites across the UK as required by the business.
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Financial Controller in Warrington employer: Tech Connect Group
As a Planning & Materials Leader at our automotive engineering partner in Worksop, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that champions Lean methodologies and fosters collaboration across teams. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development, with opportunities for growth and innovation in your role. Enjoy a balanced 40-hour work week while contributing to meaningful projects that drive efficiency and excellence in the automotive sector.
