An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to take full financial control of Giffords Recycling, a subsidiary of Pontrilas Group based in West Bromwich which comes with a competitive remuneration package. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to improve financial performance and processes.
Position Overview:
This is an office based, full time role reporting to local Management and the Group Finance function whilst being a key point of contact for a small finance team. Your ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and exercise initiative whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced finance department is required. This role would suit someone who has previous experience in a position of similar role.
Key Responsibilities:
· Financial Control – Oversee and ensure the accuracy of all ledgers (sales, purchase, nominal), and payroll.
· Management Reporting – Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, board reports and weekly forecasts.
· Cash Flow Management – Oversee weekly cash-flow forecasts and monthly working capital management.
· Operational Excellence – Liaise with operational managers to enhance financial control, develop KPI reporting. Provide insights on project costs and expense drivers, ensuring cost efficiencies.
· Process Improvement – Contribute to best practices for financial control and implement and develop financial systems.
· Budgeting and Forecasting – Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasting.
· Compliance – Manage year-end processes, assist with audits and VAT submissions.
· Leadership – Develop and mentor a small finance team.
Ideally you will be:-
· Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience.
· Experience as a Finance Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant in an SME or subsidiary within a Group, ideally as a number one.
· Industry background in manufacturing preferred but not essential
· Strong financial control and commercial acumen.
· Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
· Proactive, hands-on and result-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
· Ability to communicate effectively, challenge, influence and drive change.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person