Financial Controller

Financial ControllerNewcastle-under-Lyme Permanent£60,000 per annumHawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and shape financial strategy for an established organisation in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This is a pivotal role, offering the chance to lead a talented finance team, shape financial strategy, and support key business decisions at the highest level.What You''ll Do:As Financial Controller, you will be the strategic partner to the Managing Director, overseeing the company''s entire financial ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include:Leading monthly closings, audits, reporting, and business reviewsManaging budgets, forecasts, and forward-looking financial planningEnsuring compliance with Swiss GAAP, IFRS, and UK accounting standardsBuilding and leading the Finance and Accounting team, driving efficiency and best practiceRepresenting the company to government bodies, auditors, and corporate stakeholdersSupporting system improvements, including potential SAP implementationOverseeing treasury, taxation, risk management, and financial process enhancementsAbout You:You''re a seasoned finance professional with a strong commercial mindset and a track record in multinational environments:CPA or equivalent higher education in Finance, Accounting, or EconomicsMinimum 5 years in senior accounting/controller roles, ideally within manufacturing or international businessesExpertise in IFRS/Swiss GAAP and UK GAAPSkilled in budgeting, ..... full job details .....