We are seeking a skilled and analytical Financial Controller to join our finance team on an interim basis. As an interim Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in monitoring costs, analysing variances, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. If you have a strong background in cost accounting, manufacturing experience, and excellent analytical skills, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor Unit Cost Variance: Keep a close eye on cost fluctuations and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement Cost Standards: Set cost standards for materials and labour to maintain consistency.
- Prepare Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Reports: Accurately calculate COGS and production costs.
- Reconcile Inventory: Regularly reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods stock.
- Update Costs: Review and update costs for different business areas.
- Analyse Production Variances: Understand standard vs. actual production variances and correct any errors.
- Budget Monitoring: Monitor budgets and spending against budgeted amounts.
- Forecasting: Assist in financial forecasting.
- Labor Efficiency Analysis: Evaluate labour efficiency and suggest improvements.
- Costing Variance Analysis: Analyse variances in work orders and parts.
- Cost Savings Identification: Identify cost-saving opportunities from material usage to manufacturing efficiency.
- Cost Improvement Ideas: Generate and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Management Accounts Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of management accounts.
- Control Account Reconciliation: Reconcile control accounts.
- Project Work: Participate in job-costing projects.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in Profit & Loss (P&L) and cost analysis.
- Manufacturing background is necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Problem-solving mindset and proactive thinking.
- Understanding of audit requirements.
- Familiarity with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity for a permanent position.
- Fast-paced SME environment.
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