Newly Qualified Financial Controller

Newly Qualified Financial ControllerBased in Burton-upon-TrentUp to £50,000

Your new company
Your new company are a leader in their field based in Burton-upon-Trent and are looking for a Newly Qualified Financial Controller or someone who is close to completion of ACCA/CIMA studies to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
This varied role combines financial oversight for two international entities with support across a global business unit. The successful candidate will be instrumental in monthly reporting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic finance projects.
Entity Financial Oversight

• Lead financial reporting for two entities (UK and overseas).
• Review and finalise monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate month-end close and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Supervise and support finance team deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct production variance analysis and costing reviews.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Contribute to consolidated financial statements under UK accounting standards.
• Prepare annual budgets, including overhead absorption and standard costing.
• Support reporting for joint ventures.

Business Unit Support

• Assist with global consolidation of business unit results using matrix reporting.
• Prepare monthly sales performance reports.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Calculate royalties and commissions.

Additional Duties

• Oversee payroll operations.
• Act as bank signatory and manage cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure tax compliance across VAT, payroll taxes, and corporate tax.
• Prepare Irish VAT returns.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and legal compliance.
• Provide reporting for governance and board-level meetings.
• Participate in strategic projects, including ERP system implementation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Newly qualified or finalist of ACCA or CIMA
  
• Manufacturing background
  
• Costing experience
  
• Working in a small finance team and providing support/guidance
  
• Monthly management reporting experience
  
• Advanced Excel skills
  

What you'll get in return

• Up to £50,000 + 7.5% bonus
• Lovely team working environment
• On-site working
• 9-5 or 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday
• AE pension
• Health insurance
• 4 x DIS
• Income protection

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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