Job Description
Reed Finance are working with a York based manufacturer in the search for their next Financial Controller. You will report directly to the MD and will be a key strategic sounding board for them in driving the business forward. Great role for someone who wants to manage a small finance team, be hands on with special projects and work closely with the manufacturing team.
Key responsibilities:
* Production of periodic financial and operational reports, maintenance of an appropriate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets.
* As a member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for implementing the strategy set by the Board.
* Oversee the operations of the accounting department
* Implement KPIs for the finance department, including cash control and other key financial
* measures.
* Manage the relationship with the bank and other finance partners.
* Act as a business partner to other functions and provide appropriate support where necessary.
* Co-ordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
* Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
* Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
* Responsible for all insurance matters.
* Produce monthly management information within agreed time limits.
* Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
* Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
* Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
* Provide a system of management cost reports.
* Provide financial analysis as required, particularly in relation to capital investments, pricing
* decisions, and contract negotiations.
* Review operating costs across the Company and offer suggestions for cost savings.
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Ideally previous experience gained in the manufacturing sector
* Strong cost control background
* Evidence of strategic input
* Business partnering experience within an SME
* Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA