Financial Controller

Advertised by NLB Solutions

Location
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary
£70,000 - £90,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description

NLB Solutions are working with a manufacturing business that are looking for a Qualified Accountant to join as a Financial Controller. Our client is looking for someone that comes from a similar background and work closely with hands on and dynamic MD. This role has one person reporting in to them and will be office based.

The business offers a fast paced environment that is based alongside the manufacturing site.

Duties:

  • Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Deliver accurate profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
  • Prepare management accounts, KPI reporting, and detailed variance analysis.
  • Ensure timely reporting to corporate finance teams.
  • Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
  • Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis capabilities.
  • Perform pricing evaluations and profitability analysis.
  • Maintain compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements, US GAAP, SOX, and internal policies.
  • Strengthen financial controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure completion and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Manage VAT returns, corporation tax packs, payroll submissions, and statutory filings.
  • Lead annual standard cost roll and absorption costing activities.
  • Oversee inventory valuation and annual stock take processes.
  • Support operations with manufacturing performance reporting.
  • Monitor capital expenditure and fixed asset management.
  • Manage external and internal audit processes.
  • Coordinate activities with tax, payroll, and R&D teams.
  • Oversee working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management.
  • Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
  • Oversee OneStream reporting, budgeting, and forecasting submissions.
  • Support ERP and finance system improvements.
  • Manage lease accounting and reporting requirements.

Person Spec:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
  • Significant experience in a Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership role.
  • Manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting.
  • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Proven leadership and team development skills.

Reference 225561903

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