Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing, UK-based manufacturing organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join the team on an initial 3-6 month contract (temp-to-perm opportunity).

Based in the North West, you will work a hybrid model.
This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available Finance professional with strong manufacturing experience, looking for a role with long-term potential.

Salary/benefits:
£65,000-£70,000 (pro rata / equivalent)
Flexible working - hybrid model available

Job Duties:

• Oversee accounts payable and sales processing, supervising 1 member of staff
• Full production of monthly management accounts pack with detailed commentary
• Provide analysis of month-end reporting, including variance analysis
• Take ownership of the costing model, ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement
• Analyse profit margins by customer and product line
• Manage invoice discounting processes and cash management activities
• Produce robust cashflow forecasting
• Provide financial and stock control support to senior leadership team
• Mentor and develop junior team members in accounting best practices

Who will I report in to?
Finance Director

When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal experience

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified (or Qualified by Experience)
• Previous Financial Controller or senior finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), MRP systems and margin analysis
• Experience with Sage 200 and ideally Sicon Manufacturing (or similar integrated MRP systems)
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence tools advantageous
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Well organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities