Salary: From £60,000 + Performance Bonus

Job Profile: Financial Controller/Finance Manager

Company Overview:

A leading lighting company with extensive inventory holdings, complemented by a small-scale in-house production, assembly, and finishing operation. The company values efficiency, precision, and collaboration to deliver exceptional products and service to it’s customers.

Role Overview:

The Financial Controller/Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will oversee all financial activities, maintain robust financial focus and controls, and provide strategic guidance to improve processes and drive efficiencies leading to commercial success. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Accounting and Inventory Management:

Ensure and maintain accurate information on and regular reporting to the business on product sales margins performance, returns/write-offs across all product groups, suppliers and channels.
Analyse and monitor inventory performance and health to optimise stock levels and minimise holding costs/capital.
Implement and manage cost accounting systems to accurately allocate production costs and assess profitability.

2. Financial Controls and Purchase Order Systems:

Establish and enforce tight financial controls to safeguard company margins and profitability.
Manage and improve the purchase order process to ensure accuracy and compliance.

3. Project Management and Accounting:

Support project planning and execution with detailed financial tracking and reporting.
Ensure accurate allocation of costs to projects and assess financial performance.

4. Data Management and Reporting:

Develop and maintain robust data systems for financial reporting and decision-making.
Deliver timely and accurate management reports, including KPIs, budget variances, and financial forecasts.

5. Financial Record Keeping:

Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with relevant regulations.
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

6. Budgeting, Cashflow Forecasting and Management:

Provide monthly reporting on performance vs plan.
Prepare detailed cashflow forecasts and manage liquidity to support business operations and growth.
Identify and mitigate potential cashflow and budget risks.

7. Process Automation and Efficiency:

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement automation to improve efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial and operational systems.

8. Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Provide strong leadership to the finance team and wider business, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Work closely with key personnel across the business to ensure financial practices are understood and respected.
Promote adherence to budgets and proper documentation of expenses, including receipts.

Key Requirements:

Professional qualification in finance/accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager in a manufacturing or inventory-heavy environment and a track record of driving profitaiblity.
Expertise in cost accounting, inventory performance analysis, and financial controls.
Strong project management and project accounting skills.
Proficiency in data management and financial reporting tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI).
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
Track record of driving process automation and operational efficiencies.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
Commercially savvy, with a hands-on approach and the ability to adapt to a small, dynamic team environment.

Key Attributes:

Commercially minded with strategic insights
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Proactive and results-driven mindset.
Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Opportunity to influence and shape the financial performance and strategy of the business.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.

This role is critical to ensuring the financial strength and operational success of the business. If you’re a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional with a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Quarterly bonus
Safety bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

Par: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

Financial management: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/07/2025
Reference ID: CFO0225

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