Financial Controller

Kyocera Precision Tools Inc.; Fradley, Wokingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Financial Controller based in Fradley, Staffordshire. The role involves overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a small accounting team. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/CIMA qualified or near completion, with strong expertise in Sage 200 and advanced Excel skills. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including holiday entitlement and a company pension.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day off for your birthday

Company pension with 5% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Health Cashback Plan

Group Life Assurance and Income Protection

Employee Referral Scheme

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise with Sage 200 required.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills necessary.
• Leadership experience in financial roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and daily cash-flow management.
• Ensure timely production of monthly Management Accounts.
• Lead budgeting, cash-flow forecasting and strategic planning.

Skills

Sage 200

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified or near completion

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Fradley, Staffordshire (after initial training in Wokingham)

Salary: £68,000 - £72,500 per annum (DOE)

Job type: Full time / Permanent

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools is a leading manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, renowned for delivering high‑performance solutions for machining demanding materials across aerospace, medical, power generation, and motorsport sectors.

We are entering a major and exciting phase of growth as we relocate to the Midlands, bringing together Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Unimerco Tooling under one roof. This move will create Kyocera's largest carbide tooling site in Europe, a unified, future‑focused centre of excellence based in Fradley, Staffordshire.

About the Role

This key strategic position comes with responsibility for all day‑to‑day financial operations of Kyocera SGS Precision Tools EU Ltd, along with oversight of our legal and fiscal compliance across the UK and internationally. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the EU Managing Director, contribute to organisational strategy, and provide financial leadership as the business transitions to its new Fradley facility and continues to scale.

Responsibilities include robust financial control, accurate, timely reporting to UK leadership and our parent company in the US (and wider Kyocera Group in Japan).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and daily cash‑flow management
• Ensure timely production of monthly Management Accounts
• Lead monthly forecasting, reporting and analysis for UK and parent company requirements
• Manage all legal and fiscal obligations including VAT, corporation tax, National Insurance and income tax compliance
• Lead, mentor and develop an Accounts team of three
• Maintain and improve core accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with US and Japanese corporate accounting/reporting standards
• Oversee payroll data preparation and approval
• Manage bank reconciliations, control accounts, accruals, prepayments and stock reconciliation
• Produce quarterly VAT returns, stock provisions and fixed asset register reconciliation
• Prepare year‑end audit files and liaise with auditors
• Support budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting and strategic planning

What We're Looking For

• ACCA/CIMA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong technical expertise with Sage 200 (advanced knowledge essential)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; Power BI experience preferred
• A proactive, detail‑driven financial leader able to work to tight deadlines
• Experience managing teams and presenting financial information at senior level
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and guide decision‑making
• Experience in Finance, Accounts Officer, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Purchase Ledger Controller, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Assistant Accountant also considered

What You'll Get in Return

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance (after 12 months)
• Health Cashback Plan
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular social activities

Initial training will take place at our Wokingham site with all travel and accommodation costs fully covered.

After this training period, the role will be permanently based at our new Fradley facility.