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My client is looking for a Financial Controller due to expansion.

My client is a long established successful specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving customers in high reliability sectors. The Company specialises in designing and manufacturing detector products across a diverse range of applications for UK and export markets. Their success is delivered by a team of ninety people deploying specialist skills in diverse, challenging markets that underpin key national and international energy, medical and security activities.

About the role

They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join there team based in New Addington, Croydon. In this role, you will play a key role in overseeing the Company finances and financial compliance. You will be responsible for the provision of management accounting services and accurate and timely financial reporting.

The Financial Controller will lead a small Accounts team and provide positive leadership and direction to finance staff. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will be expected to actively contribute to the company strategy, business policies, business performance and compliance as well as support the day to day running of the business.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified accountant (for example, CIMA) and will have a proven track record of management accounting and managing finance function, ideally within small or medium size manufacturing business(es). You must demonstrate strong commercial acumen and ability to operate at practitioner, manager and governance levels. You will have strong inter-personal and communication skills, and the independence of mind to proactively challenge and make sound decisions. You will demonstrate a high level of accuracy, excellent attention to detail and ability to respond and adapt to change. Proficiency in MS Office and financial management software is essential.

Financial management: 8 years (required)

Salary: £80k-£90k per year

Location: New Addington, Croydon

Kind regards,

Will Harris| Recruitment Consultant