Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Hays Accountancy and Finance
- Location
- England, Herefordshire, Ledbury
- Salary
- £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 19 Apr 2022
- Closes
- 17 May 2022
- Ref
- 4144663
- Contact
- Andrew Piercy
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Controller - Manufacturing - Global business
My client is a global manufacturer in Herefordshire are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their business as a number one on site reporting directly into the General Manager.
JOB PURPOSE
The role exists to manage all aspects of financial control, reporting and analysis for the site Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet. This requires a full understanding of all aspects of the business and the issues affecting it, and participation as a key member of the site management team. Timely and accurate reporting, analysis and forecasting must be provided for local and Business Unit management.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
* To participate fully in the successful management of the site as a member of the site management team.
* To ensure that all transactions entered into by the business are completely and accurately accounted for, recorded and reported.
* To report to local and BU management both standard and supplementary reports, and any other information required to understand the performance of the business.
* To provide the necessary additional reporting to satisfy year-end / statutory reporting requirements.
* To ensure that adequate controls exist in the business to ensure that the assets are safeguarded and the business does not incur liabilities without proper approval.
* To ensure that the ledgers maintained for the business unit accurately reflect the transactions entered into.
* To understand and report on the impact of business and operational decisions on the financial health of the site.
* To work closely with the Site HR Manager the local payroll(s) and ensure that adequate controls are exercised in this area.
* As member of the site management team, shall work closely will the key stakeholders and act as a strong contributor to the success of the plant.
* Act as a strong Business Partner to the PGM, regarding cost decision and strategic projects.
* To ensure that stocks are safely stored and are accurately valued and controlled, including regular physical verification and ensuring accurate costings are maintained
* To ensure that all site; business sector and Group finance policies are complied with.
* To co-ordinate the production of plans for the business (including annual budgeting, forecasts and similar projects).
* To provide ad hoc reports that may be requested by local BU management in order to assist in understanding business issues.
* To coordinate the preparation of Site capital expenditure proposals
* Update of Quarterly Profitability with Profit Margin Database tool to ensure trends are understood and actions can be put in place to mitigate any negative margin trends
The business operates in a dynamic environment as such can, at times, require the position holder to effectively prioritise and manage multiple objectives to deliver to multiple stakeholders. The post holder should be able to effectively plan and organise delivery within this dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious candidate to put their mark on a forward thinking role.
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