Financial Controller
24 days ago
Wallsend
Reed Finance is partnering with a growing manufacturing SME to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to join the SLT and play a key part in driving financial performance, governance and strategic growth. Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, leading a small finance team while providing commercial insight and financial direction across a multi-entity business. Key Responsibilities • Lead monthly management accounts, variance analysis and board reporting, • Deliver budgets, forecasts and financial modelling, • Oversee manufacturing costing, margins and operational performance, • Manage cash flow, working capital and invoice finance, • Ensure VAT, tax, audit and statutory compliance, • Act as key contact for auditors and group finance, • Maintain balance sheet integrity, fixed assets and inventory, • Oversee payroll, pensions and finance operations (AP/AR), • Lead CapEx appraisals and investment decisions, • Provide commercial partnering across the business, • Develop and lead a high-performing finance team Skills & Experience • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or QBE), • Manufacturing or stock-intensive background, • Strong costing, margin and cash flow expertise, • Knowledge of audit, compliance and financial controls, • Experience with invoice finance, • Advanced Excel and ERP systems (Sage desirable), • Proven team leadership and development, • Commercially focused, analytical and hands-on This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a growing business, influencing strategy, improving performance and driving future growth.