Company Details and Job Overview:
A well known brand in Cumbria are looking to appoint a new Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function for one of their sizeable manufacturing divisions. With the backing from a large and successful PLC, this business prides itself on achieving impressive staff retention levels through offering an inclusive and friendly working culture, and providing opportunities for career development for staff at all levels (future career progression is expected for this FC role).
This is an autonomous role in which the successful candidate will be able to add value whilst remaining hands on in routine accounting duties and projects.
A full time role is available, however my client is open to applications from candidates seeking a reduced hours working pattern or flexible working arrangements.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
The successful candidate will receive:
- Flexibility on working hours
- Hybrid working –2 days working remotely
- 33 days annual leave entitlement
- Family cover private medical insurance and critical illness cover
- Life cover 4 x salary
- Health cash plan
- Generous discount schemes
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
Your New Role as Financial Controller:
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a number 1 site based role with duties including:
- Line management of 1 experienced Management Accountant
- Overseeing the production of financial reports and management accounts
- Leading the year end and audit process, being key point of contact for externals
- Regular liaison with HOD's to evaluate spend against sales performance and cost saving opportunities, influencing and challenging where appropriate
- Management of cash forecast submissions
- Lead the budgeting process
- Responsibility for VAT processing and reporting
- Ensuring all relevant controls, regulations/compliance and procedures are adhered to correctly
- Management of inventory
- Much opportunity to add value through leading various ad hoc projects relating to process implementation and improvements
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The successful candidate will be proven in a similar level role. Ideally you will be CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified although candidates who are QBE will be considered. A good strength of character is also required with the ability to confidently communicate and challenge across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the ability to implement and improve systems and processes is also required as part of this role. Future career progression is anticipated as the business continues to grow.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.