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Support the Board and Site Manager in financial strategy and growth. Oversee finance operations and compliance, contributing to risk identification and business performance as part of the Senior Management Team.
Reporting to: Executive Chairman
Direct Reports: Management Accountant, Office Administrator
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Compliance
* Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and credit control.
* Oversee audits, internal controls, and ensure legal compliance.
* Deliver accurate monthly, annual, and statutory reporting. Submit consolidated data by working day five.
* Manage financial transactions including ledgers, payroll, inventory and general entries.
* Handle VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and R&D tax relief claims.
* Drive process improvements and manage system upgrades, documentation, and training.
* Support Business Management System and ISO compliance.
Business Strategy & Planning
* Develop dynamic business plans, forecasts, and scenario models.
* Collaborate with Senior Management Team, procurement, and engineering to help reduce costs and improve efficiency.
* Identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decisions.
Corporate Governance & Stakeholder Management
* Liaise with parent company on governance and reporting.
* Support mass production strategy and represent finance at board meetings.
* Manage supplier relationships, including legal, payroll, and IT.
* Oversee IT provision and ERP system, ensuring GDPR compliance.
* Manage and develop finance staff, conduct appraisals, coach and train.
* Cross-train business support team for continuity in finance tasks.
Additional Responsibilities
* Comply with Health & Safety, company policies, and confidentiality.
* Promote integrity, professionalism, and collaboration.
Qualifications & Knowledge
* ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualification.
* Strong ERP and MS Excel skills.
* Knowledge of data protection.
* Understanding of import/export taxes.
Skills & Experience
* Manufacturing finance experience.
* Proven Financial Controller background.
* Audit process knowledge.
* Skilled in process optimisation and system improvements.
* Commercial acumen and strong communication skills.
* Multi-currency transactions.
* R&D tax relief claims.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Manufacturing
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