Financial Controller

This successful, privately owned company supplies innovative products to customers across a range of sectors. Having come from humble beginnings, they have grown steadily by responding to market conditions and developing products to meet customer requirements. As an industry leader in their sector, their success is built on investment in R&D, looking after their employees, and keeping their values of enthusiasm and integrity at the heart of the business.

Responsibilities

Led by an experienced senior management team who have achieved consistent year-on-year growth, an impending retirement has now prompted the opportunity to strengthen the accounts department by recruiting their first Financial Controller. This new role will work closely with the Directors and carry responsibility for all the day-to-day accounting needs of the business whilst also improving controls and driving deeper analysis of sales, profitability, and operational costs. They have recently introduced a new ERP system (similar to SAP) and are keen to appoint someone who can improve the flow of management information across all departments. Supervising a small team, your main responsibilities as Financial Controller will be:

1. Managing internal controls and financial processes;
2. Inventory control, updating costs, stock counts, valuations, etc;
3. Cashflow forecasting and managing working capital;
4. Preparing annual budget and departmental forecasts;
5. Monthly preparation of management accounts;
6. Supporting CAPEX processes and investment appraisals;
7. Ongoing control of costs and overheads;
8. Sales and profitability analysis;
9. Monthly VAT returns, PAYE and HMR liaison;
10. Preparing the year-end accounts and audit files.

Level Of Knowledge And Experience

1. Previous experience of a financial management or senior management accountant level role;
2. CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified, although strong QBE applicants will also be considered;
3. Technically proficient with MS Office products, particularly Excel;
4. Comfortable using different business management software, ideally ERP;
5. Previous experience of working in the manufacturing and supply sector would be ideal.

The ideal candidate profile would be an enthusiastic, positive, and driven individual able to collaborate with team members on projects whilst also having the willingness to take ownership of issues and provide solutions. The business has a happy and settled workforce, so this is a rare opportunity to join an established company with a family feel where employees are well looked after and rewarded with bonuses and opportunities for career development.