Financial Controller

Llanelli

£40000 - £45000

Full time 0rPart time (pro-rata)

The Company

This highly respected supplier of specialist welding supplies and consumables have been in business in South Wales for 50 years. The company have experienced exceptional growth in recent years and are keen to expand the team with this newly created position. They are based in the Llanelli area of Carmarthenshire where they manufacture and distribute to an international client base.

The Role

The Finance Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting and financial processes. This position plays a key role in financial planning, reporting, cash flow management, cost control, and supporting strategic decision-making within the business.

The position would ideally suit an applicant who would like to work 3 days per work but applicants looking for a full time role will also be of consideration. The position will be based on site in well appointed offices.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Produce timely management accounts, financial statements, and board-level reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, processes, and policies.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Manage statutory reporting, external audits, and liaise with auditors.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary on performance KPIs.
• Work with the MD to support cost control, pricing strategies, and operational decision-making.

Cashflow & Treasury

• Monitor daily cashflow, forecasting future requirements and risks.
• Manage banking relationships and credit control
• Optimise working capital across inventory.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, tax requirements, and relevant financial regulations.
• Oversee VAT, payroll, corporation tax inputs, and liaise with external advisors where needed.

Collaboration

• Supervise and develop the current finance team, supporting growth and performance.

Requirements

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• Minimum 5+ years experience in financial control or senior accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate governance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience in the manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supplies sectors.preferred
• Knowledge of stock management, product costing, and ERP systems (e.g., Sage and Access accounting) preferred
• Experience working within a group structure or with international trading preferred
• A formal accounting qualification preferred
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business.

In Return

There could not be a better time to join this expanding organisation. The role offers the flexibility of working either part-time or full time to meet your needs.

On offer is an excellent base salary, company paid external training courses, phone and laptop.

For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.

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