Financial Controller

Location
Alcester
Salary
GBP35000 - 40000 per year Benefits
Posted
13 Mar 2018
Closes
20 Mar 2018
Ref
MYJ99044847
Contact
Marcus Jolly
Job Title
Accountant
Experience Levels
Part Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Our exclusive client is a growing international manufacturing group with head offices in Birmingham and are leading players in their markets. Their UK business has performed particularly well and they are keen to attract a Financial Controller.

Specific details below, but briefly if you are ACCA/ACA/ACMA qualified, have strong (and recent) experience in a manufacturing environment and offer a forward-thinking approach to work then you are encouraged to apply.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Manage the Preparation of the budget with all services and validate with the plant management
  • Provide analysis and follow ups of the budget and associated action plans
  • Prepare the reporting and ensure financial accuracy
  • Monthly Actuals results
  • 3 months rolling forecast
  • Risk/opportunities, variance analysis, action plans
  • Follow up of the capital expenditures in compliance with the group rules (requests, profitability calculation)
  • Follow up of operational expenses and capital (investments, stocks)
  • Follow up of the action plans when targets are not met: analysis of causes, propose and follow the action plans with the concerned departments
  • Responsible, with the logistic manager for ensuring that the inventory policy defined for the site is respected
  • Working with internal and external auditors as appropriate

COST CONTROLLING

  • In liaison with the technical department and with the cost controller, develop comprehensive products costing and calculation of the hourly rates ensuring their consistency in application
  • Provide financial support to all ad hoc projects, recommending improvement to business practices and processes

The Candidate:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience
  • Comfortable with an ERP system (SAP advantageous)
  • Fully proficient in excel (and familiarity with other MS office applications)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels and within different functions in a multi-national environment
  • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen

If you or anybody in your network is interested in this role please give me a call on and send the most up to date version of your CV to