Our client is looking to recruit a Financial Controller who will act as No. 2 for the Finance Director, supporting her in all aspects of the business

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To deputise for the FD. This will entail gaining a thorough understanding of the business and an ability to see the ‘big picture’
• Supporting and challenging management to assist them in optimising profit
• Day to day management of the accounts function

•  Interfacing between trading, production and accounting functions to produce cohesive and efficient systems
• Making sure the whole business harnesses the reporting and operational potential to drive real time KPI production and efficiencies into the accounting process. Validating standard charging.
• To extract and manipulate data to produce, analyse and challenge management to improve performance including profitability by customer and other KPIs
• Group reporting:
o Dealing with information requests from Group Finance function
o Integrating the infrastructure including reporting and the adoption of Worldwide policies
• Evaluating systems and controls (as developed for Sarbanes Oxley) whilst maintaining their operating efficiency
• To manage treasury function including forex policy to optimise cash / interest position and minimise forex exposure without limiting upside potential
• To oversee production and evaluation of reporting (monthly, weekly, annual stats) both at a detailed internal level and at a group reporting level. Tracking and analysing trends including profitability, ratios, identifying and investigating anomalies.
• To use acquired knowledge to build/audit Commercial’s tender models and challenge supply chain costs
• Coordinate production of statutory accounts including responsibility for implementation of all UK GAAP accounting standards
• Production of UK corporation tax returns for review by external tax advisors
• To manage adherence to all other UK tax regimes inc VAT, PAYE, NI
• To oversee and review the forecasting (rolling forecast P&L & BS, Cash forecast) and planning/budget process
• To act as central liaison for managing the internal and external audit functions
• To manage ad hoc projects as required
• To be able to cover for the Commercial Accountants during any period of absence by having a detailed comprehension of their roles
• Any other duties that fall within the capabilities of the job holder

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential
• Qualified ACA accountant
• Commercial experience in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to see both the global picture and the minutiae
• A commitment to producing high quality, accurate work
• The ability to drive profitability and sustainability through increasing commercial awareness in the business
• Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge colleague and clients constructively
• Strong IT skills, in both systems development and as an advanced end user
• The ability to manage and motivate others
• Assertive, and able to deal comfortably with senior management and outside bodies

Desirable
• US GAAP experience preferable.

£55,000-£60,000