Financial Controller - Manufacturing - South Coast
Robert Half have exclusively engaged with a global manufacturing group that has strong investor backing and an appetite for growth. Due to an exciting period of growth, they now seek to recruit an energetic, driven and commercially astute financial controller to work alongside a highly experienced and inspirational Finance Director.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
* Lead the finance team in its preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reporting requirements both at a local and group level
* Preparation, analysis and review of internal management information
* Develop and support business performance and strive for continuous improvement
* Drive accountability in the Finance team and across the wider business
* Opportunity to be part of transformational and reporting changes in Finance and across the business
* Deputise for Finance Director
CORE DUTIES:
* Lead the Finance team's preparation of the monthly actuals and ensure timely submission into Group
* Ensure the timely preparation and submission of Quarterly and Full Year requests and disclosures for group reporting purposes
* Business partner with Business Unit Managers and other key stakeholders
* Maintain a strong control environment through Company policy adherence and drive implementation of process improvements and efficiencies
* Support Value Driver reporting and initiatives
* Play an active role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives, business change programs and other projects
* Support and manage the finance team at our international facilities
* Support Finance Director in shaping finance department and building a high performing team
* Support the Finance Team and Business with any ad-hoc duties/projects
* Understand manufacturing processes, being visible on the factory shop floor
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Qualified accountant (certified or chartered)
* Must be open to progression VP Finance role or equivalent
* Sound knowledge of tax reporting and statutory reporting.
* Experience of designing and implementing process improvements & controls in line with industry best practice
* Proven team building and team leadership skills
* Good knowledge of business operations, and processes
* Advanced Excel skills with experience of other office packages such as Word & PowerPoint and Outlook
* Manufacturing experience would be an advantage
* Experience in a finance role within an international environment
BENEFITS:
* A highly competitive base salary of between £70,000 - 75,000 P/A based on the candidates experience
* A performance related bonus of up to 10% of salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* non contributory pension
* 25 days holiday
* Friday wfh
* Other great benefits on application
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