We are working with a global, multi-site manufacturer based in Barnsley as they look to appoint a Financial Controller in a number one role. This position reports into the owners of the business and is a key role responsible for the overall management and communication of the financial affairs of the group of companies. The successful Financial Controller will also have proactive input into the development of the corporate strategic plan and the financial interpretation thereof.
What will you be doing?
- Leading a finance department of three.
- Review and interpret the financial management information and provide effective interpretation and guidance to the Directors with recommendations where necessary for improvement in systems and day to day group operations.
- Ensure effective working capital management with particular emphasis on stock turnover, supplier terms and treasury management.
- Set up and maintenance of rolling cash flow forecasts, management of short-term cash position and liaising with the companies' bankers.
- Provide effective financial information to departmental heads which is understandable, relevant, timely to enable them to effectively manage the financial aspects of their departments.
- Provide commentary of the financial performance to the directors and shareholders including return on capital invested and gearing risk.
- Report control weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.
- Highlight financial trends as they appear and advise the Board on appropriate responses.
- Contribute towards the strategic planning process, financial analysis of business development proposals and formulating final plans into financial forecasts.
- Overseeing the (bi) annual budgetary process and agreeing budgets with department heads.
What skills do we need?
- Be ACCA or ACA qualified with significant experience operating at a similar level within manufacturing.
- You will be detail orientated, used to maintaining strict controls and will also be commercially involved in decision making.
- A strong background in costing and margin analysis.
What's on offer?
- Salary of between £90,000 - £110,000.
- Company performance related bonus.
- Company pension scheme.
To apply please send your CV below, or contact Kayley Haythornthwaite.
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