Financial ControllerLeicester6-Month FTC£75,000 - £80,000SF Recruitment are partnering with an exciting Manufacturing business in their search for a Financial Controller. Our client is an SME Manufacturing business on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre with free on-site parking. As the Financial Controller you will be the Site Finance Lead and be a key part of the Management Team reporting to the European Finance Director - A key aspect of the position will be focused on improving financial control within group guidelines, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and providing business partnering, commercial support and financial analysis for the site management team to help drive the business forward.The ideal Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant and have experience working within an SME and manufacturing business.Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operationsMaintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performancePartner with the management team to inform decision-making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performancePrepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capitalDevelop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, ..... full job details .....