Financial Controller

A newly created position within a division of a truly global business. The role will form a small, hands-on finance team, reporting directly into the CFO.

Client Details

Based in Congleton and once family owned, my client are now a division of a global engineering business, producing industry leading components for global brands.

Description

Financial Controller Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the finance team.
• Oversee all Financial Reporting to ensure robust, accurate, timely submission of data.
• Establish, monitor and enforce finance policies and procedures, including regular testing, to ensure the business is compliant with all documented business risks and controls assessments; protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls; monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting regular audits.
• Oversee the production of all reported financial data including Group reporting requirements; drive efficiency and accuracy into these processes.

• Assist the CFO in the production of forecasts and annual budgets

• Overseeing the Capital Expenditure approval process.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement to ensure financial routines are completed in an efficient, controlled and timely manner.

• Provide financial analysis and advice by interpreting results and creating and writing reports.

• Production and submission of additional reporting requirements (VAT, EC Sales, Intrastat, National Statistics and any ad0hoc requirements)

• Completion of additional work streams for review by CFO (corporate tax, R&D, Insurance renewals).
• Provide guidance to the Accounts team and other departments on financial matters.

• Work with the IT team to improve EFCAS functionality and to correct any errors in the underlying data.

• Maintenance of the chart of accounts to ensure its integrity and it is fit for purpose.

Profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Track record of running a finance function

• Proficient in MS Query

• Advanced Excel user

• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

• Organisation and planning skills
• Time management

• Positive and forward thinking individual

• Ability to build relationships at all levels

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Professional, Proactive and Dynamic
• Commercial awareness

Job Offer

A competitive salary, career progression and flexible working