A Financial Controller is being recruited exclusively by Bond Williams Accounting and Finance for a successful manufacturing business based in Ringwood. The business has been established for over 25 years and has a strong and long established customer base which has been retained by high quality products, service and reputation. This role would ideally be 4 days per week and would be mainly office based and also has the potential to develop into an FD position.

As Financial Controller you will be part of a strong senior management team and fulfil a very hands on and varied role overseeing 2 members of staff. Responsibilities will include:

* Lead, motivate and develop the finance team
* Provide financial information to the MD on the overall performance of the
company and support the strategic plan
* Production of monthly management accounts and analysis of information
* VAT returns
* Monthly payroll
* Familiarity with HR aspects useful
* Evaluate proposed capital expenditure
* Oversee IT strategy and ensure systems and processes are reviewed and
amended as necessary
* Cash management
* Credit control – ensure accounts are settled in line with terms and that queries
are dealt with promptly
* Submit information to accountants for preparation of statutory accounts and
corporation tax return
* Lead on reviewing expenditure and associated supplier contracts to achieve
maximum efficiency savings
* Lead the project to upgrade Sage system
* Attending and periodic chairing of management meetings
* Assisting with annual insurance review

Qualified or QBE. Broad hands on financial experience is essential, ideally from within a manufacturing business, some HR knowledge and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Good working environment and benefits including generous discretionary twice yearly bonus, 5 weeks holiday pro rata and ability to earn extra, health plan,4% pension, death in service, parking.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency