Financial Controller

Due to an early retirement we are looking to recruit a Financial Controller reporting directly to the MD as part of the Management team, this role will require strong levels of technical experience, people management and an analytical mind. You will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing all financial and management accounting for the business.

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 To take responsibility for the quality, integrity and timeliness of financial control and reporting.
1.2 Deliver accurate and fairly presented monthly financial statements and analysis.
1.3 Comply with all LEMO Group policies and procedures as well as UK financial, legal and statutory regulations and practices.
1.4 Prepare annual budget and monthly, quarterly and annual financial forecasts. Investigate and report monthly actual results vs. budget and forecast variances.
1.5 Contribute to the direction, management and development of LEMO UK to enhance overall profitability and financial performance in line with budgets and expectations.
1.6 Manage the inter-company transactions with the LEMO Group.
1.7 Contribute proactively as a member of the Management team formulating and enacting all aspects of business policy and accounting procedures.
1.8 Promote a better understanding of financial issues among all levels of the business.
1.9 Provide regular financial statement reports of actual performance against budget and forecast, in compliance with the Group policies and Group Finance requirements.
1.10 Provide monthly informed analysis, reports and commentary to all levels of management team and MD regarding the financial reports.
1.11 Identify opportunities/vulnerabilities arising from actual performance and advise management of the effect of these on future performance.
1.12 Collaborating with the MD and Management team, develop, prepare and create the detailed annual budgets, ensuring that appropriate targets are set (profit, cash, capital)
1.13 Prepare internal budget and forecast timelines, communicate deadlines, and deliver a timely budget submission sign off by the MD & Group Finance.
1.14 Prepare the budget reports and presentations to communicate the key financial information to Group Finance.
1.15 Submit preliminary and final annual budgets to the MD and Group Finance.
1.16 Prepare and review business forecasts, ensuring realism and accuracy are established and maintained. Provide support, advice and assistance in the preparation of forecasts and plans.
1.17 Supervise one Management Accountant and a Credit Controller and develop the accounts function company growth.
1.18 To identify training and development requirements within the Accounts department
1.19 To maintain effective and collaborative communication with colleagues always.
1.20 To monitor financial risks to the business and prepare and implement an effective plan to mitigate these risks. (currency fluctuations, customer credit levels)

2. COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)

Recognised professional accounting qualification with minimum 5 year’s experience (Essential)
Management and financial accounting responsibility for overseas subsidiaries (Essential)
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (Essential)
Highly numerate and with strong commercial aptitude (Essential)
Highly proficient in Excel, SAGE and SAGE payroll, including the ability to develop concise management reports (Essential)
Working with ERP systems and the ability to extract data from the system (Essential)
Ability to improve process & procedures without close supervision (Essential)
Awareness of wider commercial environment (Essential)
Exposure to long term work-in-progress accounting (Essential)
Able to lead and motivate teams (Essential)
Be a highly collaborative person, emotionally intelligent and to be able to remain calm under pressure. (Essential)
Experience of working within a manufacturing or product-based business (Essential)
Experience of working within a global organisation (Desirable)
Ability to work with multiple costing methods. (Desirable)
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes from a costing point of view (Desirable)
Proven ability to present a compelling argument through written, numerical and oral presentations (Desirable)

The role attracts a competitive salary dependent on experience, 25 days holiday, contributory pension scheme.

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