Financial Controller

Our client is a well respected client operating within Manufacture / Engineering / R&D of leading technology largely utilised within the Automotive and Aerospace Industries with operations based across the US and India

As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Financial Controller to play a key role within the UK Business.
This position offers a good level of hybrid / flexible working however candidates will be required to be within commuting distance to the UK offices in Warwickshire
Working closely with the Group Finance Director and MD the successful candidate will assist with
• Monthly Management and Project Accounts for both the US and UK business
• Preparation of Operational Board reporting for UK and US performance on a monthly basis
• Monthly attendance at project WIP meetings and ownership of project accounting
• Development of Finance project involvement from bids/tenders to completion
• Annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, development of rolling forecasts
• Development and implementation of financial accounting and controls within the business, ensuring consistency across the group where applicable
• Responsible for Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll alongside three team members, to include management and development
• Support tax planning for the UK and US businesses, with particular focus around R&D
• Statutory Accounts preparation alongside all other statutory submissions co-ordinating with the external Auditors where necessary
• Year end Audit
• Assisting in the development and progression of Business Support throughout the business
• Supporting the US Finance Team and MD on an ad-hoc basis
• Managing an effective and efficient day to day operation in Finance
• Continue to develop and integrate Finance Dept with counterparts at parent Company.
In the role of Financial Controller, you’ll be expected to use strong financial controls and process, alongside a robust structure and approach to both management and project accounting, whilst understanding the flexibility required for a growing company within a larger Group.
You will ensure the effective and best use of internal finance resources to deliver the highest quality internal service to the business, aiding decision making and future direction. You will have ownership of budgeting, forecasting and driving the involvement of Finance throughout the business.

The ideal candidate will be formally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with relevant experience gained within Project accounting ideal within a Manufacturing / Engineering / R&D biased business with experience of working within Automotive or Aerospace industries being desirable bit not essential, those that are QBE but have suitable experience will be considered.
• High level of Excel capability for analysis and reporting
• Sage or Sage 200 experience desirable
• Ability to deal with all levels of staff including engineers
• Experience of working on behalf of UK Business, international experience to include US

In return mu client can offer a varied and progressive role within a dynamic and forward thinking business which its technology whilst finally developed will revolutionise the Industry
Along with a highly competitive salary based on experience flexible / hybrid working and the 4 ½ day standard work week this client also have a generous benefits package to include
Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Holiday Purchase Scheme, EV Car Scheme