Financial Controller

c. £50,000
Manufacturing
Birmingham, West Midlands


The Company

Our established manufacturing client is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to head up their manufacturing sites. They have a passionate commitment to innovation, investment in new products, technology and skills, which together with their flexibility to respond rapidly to changing customer needs has made them a UK market leader.

The Role

The business is going through tremendous change and growth and is seeking to appoint a hands on, finance lead with a strong manufacturing background, to get "under the skin" of the business, improve systems, processes, costings, operational efficiencies and drive financial performance.

Duties will include:

• Management of month-end process including the preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Overseeing cash flow preparation and managing cash balances
• Project costing to ensure key projects are on budget
• Standard costing - track changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services to determine effects on cost
• Analysing actual manufacturing costs and preparing reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Assisting with the annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting process
• Supporting the senior management team with ad-hoc project work: supporting commercial projects related to the continuing growth and development of the business
• Ensure that all financial controls are in place across the company to eliminate financial risk and loss

The Person

You will be professionally qualified (ACA,ACCA,ACMA) bright, inquisitive, tenacious, hands on and computer literate, with experience of improving the financial performance of a manufacturing business.

This is a hugely enjoyable and stimulating role, combining the need for a practical, hands-on finance professional, prepared to tackle fundamental operational issues, with the experience and credibility to help develop long term business objectives and plans working closely with the senior management team.

How to Apply

So, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity that will fully utilise your considerable skills and experience - then look no further. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV quoting reference 371557.