A dynamic manufacturing company seeks a qualified accountant as Financial Controller. Your new company Our client is a dynamic, high-technology manufacturing company with impressive growth plans.Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will m anage, coach and develop a team of 4, providing timely, accurate and effective management information to the business and challenging budget holders to ensure resources and investment are optimised. As Financial Controller, you will ensure rigorous financial controls are in place and be responsible for monthly and annual closing activities, including managing the year-end audit and tax compliance. Production of monthly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports is required, as well as planning, overseeing and managing the annual budget process and regular re-forecasting activities. This hands-on role will review and ensure all financial systems are fit for purpose and assess and reduce the company''s exposure to financial risk. You will at times deputise for the Finance Director and proactively assist all areas of the business.What you''ll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with previous experience in Finance, ideally within an SME accounting environment in a similar role. You will have experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment and demonstrable process improvement and controls. You will have good knowledge of VAT, advanced Excel skills and staff ..... full job details .....