Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 04 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | CV31 1NB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TCMUK-019-22254 |
Summary
Financial Controller | Leamington Spa | Full Time | £65,000-£75,000pa
Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing SME, focused on end-to-end support of its customers from engineering and technical support to high volume manufacturing. Predominant industries are both Wind Energy and Automotive with a particular focus on the rapidly evolving EV market. Working directly with OEM’s they become a trusted advisor to all functions supporting their customers to lead in their field.
In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the financial function.
Are you the right person for the job?
• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with strong relevant experience will be considered
• Relevant experience in the manufacturing industry would be highly beneficial.
• Indepth and operational experience of SAP Business 1 a distinct advantage.
• High level of IT Literacy
• Strong analytical skills
• Process driven
• Critical thinker
• Resides within a commutable distance of Leamington Spa
What will your role look like?
Accounting
• Overall responsibility of the accounting function
• Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.
• Plan and set-up payments.
• Run month end balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing Monthly Management Accounts and board report.
• Prepare Year End Accounts and liaise with the external accountants.
• Supervising and developing Accounts team
• Prepare annual R&D Tax claim
Financial Management
• Developing credit control strategies
• Managing cash flow to provide sufficient working capital
• Managing grants and other fundings
• Budgeting and Forecasting to achieve the 1-5 year goals of the organisation
• Represent Finance & Company Systems on the Senior Leadership Team
• Setting budgets and financial goals, and working with all senior managers to keep the business on track to achieve the goals
• Providing insights on the financial performance and health of the organisation.
• Working with other teams to identify cost reduction, revenue generating, process improvement opportunities, and to support them in the exploration of those opportunities
• Ensuring that Financial Policies and Procedures are adhered to
• Identifying Financial risks and suggesting mitigation measures within the ERP system
• General administration
• Suggesting efficient and effective business processes and controls to adapt to changes in the business
What can you expect in return?
• 25 days starting holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Professional development
• On-site parking
• Free breakfast and snacks!
• Variety – no day will be the same!
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