Financial Controller

This highly innovative manufacturing business trades internationally and has a reputation for developing market leading products. Led by an experienced team of industry experts and backed by a large international parent they have a strong R&D focus which enables them to be at the forefront of developing technologies in their sector. With the ability to design, manufacture and distribute they offer a complete service to their customers.

As they are currently gearing up for further growth they have identified a new role for a Financial Controller to work closely with the site General Manager and be a key part of the senior leadership team. This position will involve managing the finances for the business, providing financial support and analysis, working closely with operations and supply chain managing cost and performance against budget. This will be a stand alone role so applicants must be comfortable undertaking a full range of finance duties in a high value, low volume transaction environment. The ability to positively challenge and multi task between business improvement projects will also be essential qualities for this position. The main responsibilities will be:

Preparing monthly management accounts and insightful performance reports

Working with the SMT to improve budgeting, driving deeper analysis through KPI’s and re-forecasting

Overseeing monthly balance sheet preparation and reconciliation, including stock and WIP

Submitting group financial reporting requirements, including inter-company transactions

Maintaining robust financial controls and processes to minimise risk

Developing and maintaining costing data and COGS analysis

Drive deeper understanding of manufacturing variances, stock control and valuation

Co-ordinating with SMT for presenting annual budget and quarterly re-forecast

Support Planning & Production with accurate and timely performance reporting

Overseeing sales, purchase ledger transactional activities

Liaise with external accountant to produce year end statutory accounts

Supporting continuous improvement and development of the ERP system

This position would suit someone able to implement new processes, drive continuous improvement and deliver change in a positive manner. The ideal candidate for the Financial Controlle...