Role - Financial Controller Location - Wigan Salary - Between £63,000 and £72,000 + benefits

Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a well-established manufacturing business in their search for a Financial Controller to work out of their office based just outside Wigan.

The successful candidate will need to be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong academic background. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of working within manufacturing would be a distinct advantage. Exposure to stock is essential and a good knowledge of VAT will also be crucial. The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders is essential and you will need to be adept at communicating with non-finance personnel. Key duties for the Financial Controller role will involve:

• Responsibility for month-end close
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cashflow management
• Oversee statutory accounts production
• Treasury management and responsibility for VAT calculations
• Review of working capital
• Stock analysis
• Lead in the development and improvement of processes, controls and systems
• Management of small finance team
• Project work

Salary for the role is anywhere between £63,000 and £72,000 + benefits.

This is the number one finance role in a well-established manufacturing business and could develop into a Head of Finance/Finance Director role. If you have experience within manufacturing and are not afraid to be 'hands on' this could be an ideal opportunity. Please feel free to apply.