Financial Controller 6644

Financial Controller 

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)  

Hours: Full Time  

Salary: Competitive 

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory. 
• Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real-time. 
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports. 
• Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes. 
• Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes. 
• Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements. 
• Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions. 
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management. 
• Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts. 
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. 
• Support system integration and process alignment with group standards. 

Key Skills:

• 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing. 
• BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification. 
• Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements. 
• Insight Track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations. 

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330. 

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