Overview
NEW VACANCY! The client is an international packaging solutions provider seeking a Financial Controller to lead all financial and fiscal management, and to provide leadership in administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts.
Responsibilities
* Accounting and financial controls: manage payroll systems and controls; oversee external audit, review and analyse results; prepare the financial section of the annual report; oversee cash management and banking relationships; ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations; ensure timely filings; oversee the group pension scheme; oversee monthly payroll, pensions and VAT.
* Finance staff management: supervise accounting office staff; foster career development; plan for future staff opportunities; maintain training documentation for financial roles.
* Relationship management: maintain and develop relationships with external professional advisors, bankers, auditors, insurers, property management, pension, security, energy, grant, tax and legal advisors.
* Cash and risk management: develop cash flow forecasting and long-term cash forecast; manage insurance and risk programs; oversee annual insurance renewal and adjust coverage with the Commercial Director; review finance of preferred vendors.
* Working capital improvements: focus on improving working capital, especially stock systems, investment appraisal, and internal controls; improve credit control, debtors and retention collection.
* Team leadership: ensure high-standard teamwork across departments; align finance goals with company goals; recruit, coach and develop high-calibre staff; support performance management and development plans.
* Management reporting: present rolling profit and cash-flow forecasts, variance analysis, monthly management accounts, quarterly board packs, and ad hoc reports; provide detailed margin reporting and product/customer profitability analyses; develop regular metrics and financial analysis; implement tools to support ongoing needs.
* Sales activities: analyse and review sales budgets and activities to support the strategic plan.
* I.T. management: liaise with external IT and cybersecurity providers as required.
* Utilities / site management: ensure smooth day-to-day operations of utilities and rent; maintain insurance validity; manage lease/building documents; ensure security measures and key control; negotiate rates with supply chain partners; manage security contracts; monitor packaging tax and asset register; produce reports in Sage.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as Financial Controller or equivalent senior financial leadership role.
* Strong expertise in payroll, auditing, cash management, VAT, pensions, and risk management.
* Experience with insurance, debtors, credit control and working capital optimization.
* Ability to lead and develop finance teams; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Technical proficiency with Sage/Sage 50 is mandatory.
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