Finance Controller – Long-Established Manufacturing Group – UK and Ireland – Europe

Our client is a highly successful and long-established manufacturing group, looking for a Finance Controller to provide financial leadership across UK + Ireland, to be based in Northampton.

Reporting to the Regional CFO of this multi-site operation you will have full responsibility for robust financial reporting and controls, leading and developing a team that will deliver high-quality finance data and business insights to the senior leadership team.

As Financial Controller your responsibilities will include:

• Providing financial leadership ensuring full compliance with Group policies and control framework.
• Continually raising the quality and focus of financial reporting, business performance and optimise the liquidity position.
• Managing the preparation for the annual financial audit for the regional businesses, act as the key contact and ensure all necessary supporting information is available
• Leading the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts across the regional entities
• Developing and leading a high-quality team that continually provides a high level of service to fellow colleagues, customers, suppliers, and all other stakeholders.

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be successful in the role:

• Significant experience of financial management and controls within a manufacturing company, ideally within a group structure
• Previous Big 4 experience is highly desirable
• IFRS accounting standards knowledge and experience is a must-have
• Commercial experience including the compilation of project plans, JVs and/or investment opportunities would be an advantage.
• Great relationship management, communication and influencing skills
• Able to lead, inspire and develop a high-performance team
• Fluent English language
• Eligible to work in the UK (no visa provided)

Interested candidates should click apply now or email their CV to carla@renaix.com.