Financial Controller in Letchworth

### Job Description* Permanent* Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire* Posted 13 hours ago* £65,000 – £70,000 per annum + Bonus & Life InsuranceWebsite**CV-Library**Financial Controller – Manufacturing – Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA – SAP -Letchworth, £65,000-£70,000Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a commercially focused role where you can genuinely influence business performance?We are working with an established, international technology-led business to recruit a Financial Controller for its UK operations. This is a senior, hands-on finance position offering significant exposure to the Managing Director, operational leadership and the wider finance team. This would be an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys being close to the business, challenging performance, improving processes and turning financial information into meaningful commercial insight.### The RoleReporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the UK finance function, combining strong financial control with commercial business partnering.As Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include:Taking ownership of month-end, year-end, management and group reportingMaintaining strong balance sheet controls and ensuring accurate, timely financial informationProviding insightful financial and operational analysis to senior management and Plant ManagersLeading the budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning processesDriving effective working capital managementMaintaining robust internal financial controls and ensuring compliance with UK statutory, tax, audit and corporate governance requirementsLeading the external audit and statutory accounts processProviding financial challenge, analysis and support around CAPEX and business investment projectsManaging, coaching and developing the finance team of 4Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, automation and reportingWorking collaboratively with finance colleagues across the wider organisationThe Ideal Candidate:We are looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders outside finance.### You will ideally have* A recognised accountancy qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent* Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role* Experience gained within a manufacturing, industrial, multi-site or service-led environment* Strong knowledge of management accounting, financial control, cash flow, statutory reporting, audit and compliance* The ability to translate numbers into clear commercial insight and recommendations* Previous experience of leading and developing a finance team* Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/reporting systems experience* SAP experience is highly desirable* IFRS knowledge would be advantageous* Just as importantly, you will be a hands-on, commercially curious and collaborative finance professional who is comfortable getting into the detail while maintaining sight of the bigger commercial picture.* What's on Offer:This is an opportunity to take on a high-profile finance position within an international organisation where your input will directly influence performance, investment and future decision-making.The successful candidate can expect:A highly visible role working closely with senior leadershipGenuine opportunity to influence business performanceScope to improve finance processes, systems and reportingExposure to an international finance networkCareer development opportunities within the organisationHybrid working considered in line with business requirementsInterested:If you're a qualified finance professional looking for a Financial Controller position offering commercial exposure, senior stakeholder interaction and genuine scope to make an impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion #J-18808-Ljbffr