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Group Financial Controller
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sedgefield, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre-wave (mmWave) subsystems, specialising in mission-critical communication networks. Since 1977, we have built a strong reputation as trusted partners to global technology leaders across the telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, space, and critical communications sectors. Our legacy of innovation and engineering excellence has positioned us at the forefront of advanced connectivity solutions worldwide, and we continue to grow as we deliver cutting-edge technology for some of the most exciting programmes in the industry.
We are an AIM listed plc, on a rapid growth trajectory, recently named Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards and winner of Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025. With record revenues (£56.3M FY 2025), landmark space and defence contracts, and a clear roadmap for innovation, this is the moment for exceptionally talented people to join us on our exciting journey.
Requirements
Here is some of what the Group Financial Controller will do:-
* Lead a finance team of five colleagues, with day-to-day responsibility for the finance function
* Production of the consolidated Group management accounts and legal entity management accounts within the Group across the UK, USA, and China
* Sales and margin analysis
* Drive the monthly business re-forecast
* Monthly overhead cost review ensuring effective cost management
* Balance sheet control and working capital management
* Business case investment calculations for commercial opportunities and engineering developments – NPV, ROI and payback
* Project appraisal, working with the Director of Programmes
* Treasury management and cash-flow forecasting
* Monthly review of Group payroll
* Manage the on-site year-end audit, preparation of statutory accounts at subsidiary level and assist with the Group statutory accounts prepared under full IFRS
* Support the CFO in the preparation and analysis of the annual business planning process
* Tax compliance and preparation of tax computations
* Input into improvement of Group’s controls and business processes
* ERP (NetSuite) super-user optimising automation and streamlining of business processes
What we're looking for:-
Qualified Accountant with strong technical foundation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience of partnering with CFO or Finance Director and business units to drive performance
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Continuous improvement approach - automation, efficiency and accuracy
Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
Experience in building a culture of accountability and collaboration
Experience in manufacturing, engineering or technology sectors
Experience of translating data into clear insights for decision-making
Exposure to supply chain or project-based cost structures
Benefits
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