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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Financial Controller

£70,000 | Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

Join a Growing Manufacturing Business

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, lead a small finance team, and support business growth through strong financial management and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  * Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.

  * Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.

  * Deliver accurate financial analysis and performance reporting to senior management.

  * Manage year-end processes and liaise with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers.

  * Oversee banking relationships and ensure statutory compliance.

Payroll, VAT & Compliance

  * Manage monthly payroll through an outsourced provider.

  * Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE and HMRC reporting requirements.

  * Maintain strong knowledge of import/export VAT regulations.

Commercial & Operational Support

  * Partner with operational teams on cost accounting, stock valuation and margin analysis.

  * Support pricing decisions, investment appraisals and strategic projects.

  * Provide commercial insight to drive profitability and business performance.

Systems & Controls

  * Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance.

  * Support the implementation and development of accounting systems.

  * Ensure finance team members are trained and supported effectively.

Leadership

  * Lead, motivate and develop a small finance team.

  * Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders.

  * Contribute to strategic planning and long-term business growth.

About You

  * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified with significant experience).

  * Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional.

  * Strong financial reporting, forecasting and commercial analysis skills.

  * Experience within manufacturing, distribution or stock-led environments.

  * Knowledge of inventory management and cost accounting.

  * Able to operate both strategically and hands-on.

Benefits

  * Competitive salary of £70,000

  * Company pension scheme

  * Private healthcare cash plan, Life Assurance

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller looking to play a key role within a successful and ambitious business. Apply today to learn more

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