Financial Controller

Fast paced and growing FMCG business - based near Exeter.

Client Details

This is a varied commercial Financial Controller role in a fast-paced environment, the right candidate will need to be adaptable, proactive and challenge the site teams.

Description

The business are looking for a passionate Financial Controller who wants a challenge, will work well under pressure and will get into the detail to understand the factory processes and how they impact on the P&L.

As a member of the Site Management Team, the purpose of the role is:

• To provide timely, accurate and meaningful finance information to the business (site and centre)

• To ensure Financial controls are in place and adhered to, ensure the site is audit ready from a finance perspective

• To support the Site Director in operational improvements & initiatives

• To mentor, develop and train the finance department

• To work on ad hoc projects to support the wider finance function

Profile

• Qualified Accountant with significant post-qualified experience.

• A strong manufacturing background. Experience working in a complex multi-site business.

• Strong leader able to manage and develop a high performing team.

• Reacts well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills and financial systems (ERPs: Navision, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Communicates clearly and simply. Confident in challenging people and an expert in influencing stakeholders.

• Self-organised, self-motivated, action oriented and efficient.

• Experience of process improvements. Pro-active, takes initiative, actively seeks out improvement opportunities without being asked .

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and is able to balance the need for analysis and rigour with speed of action when solving problems.

Job Offer

£65k - £85k dependant on experience + Car Allowance & Bonus