On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a Financial Controller to work for a PE Backed, Growing Manufacturing Business based in Birmingham.

Duties of the role will include:

• Managing and development of the management account's function, driving a culture of continuous improvement

• To provide strong leadership and direction to the finance team. To ensure clarity of roles, key deliverables, and personal objective

• Developing and maintaining KPIs linked to business strategy and reporting both Financial and Operational KPIs at a board level

• Completing the monthly reporting and preparation of Management accounts within set timelines

• Presenting financial results to PE investors and the board whilst supporting the CEO and deputising when required

• Monitoring and development of the financial and operational control environment, ensuring that minimum control standards, documentation and systems are in place

• Delivering consolidated working capital, cash flow and balance sheet forecasting and reporting

• Develop strong relationships with colleagues to enable an effective business partnering process

• Support non-financial individuals providing insight and financial information to drive improvement in operation and financial performance

• To take the lead in liaising with the companies' external auditors and other advisers (Tax & Legal) and to ensure financial statements are signed-off within the required reporting deadlines

• Management of day-to-day treasury function

• Preparation and submission of UK and Belgian VAT returns

Skills, Requirements, Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with +5-year PQE

• Member of a professional accountancy body, (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)

• Able to challenge, influence and delegate as well as being approachable, friendly and have a strong alignment to our values

• High level of commercial awareness with an understanding and appreciation of business practices, approaches, organisation, and culture