The world’s leading manufacturer of wood-based panels is looking to hire an influential and highly motivated Financial Controller. If you’re a strong leader with a passion for financial accuracy, a demonstrable drive to improve efficiency, and looking to make a real impact in a growing company then we’d love to hear from you.
This is a key role as part of a truly global business with over 40 large manufacturing sites and an annual turnover of circa €4.5billion. The privately owned UK operation based in Chirk, Wrexham, has a turnover of £350million with ambitious plans to double that in the near future as well as exciting investment plans for the next 5 years. You would be tasked with developing and maintaining the annual budget and 5-year plan, providing financial direction for the company.
Full-time permanent role, you will ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant. Offering an attractive salary with benefits including salary sacrifice scheme and various health and wellbeing initiatives.
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The Role
- Overseeing all financial controls, governance, and policies, keeping them up-to-date with regulatory changes
- Fostering a supportive environment, mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement in processes
- Partnering with all depts across the site to identify profit improvement opportunities and cost efficiencies
- Empowering dept heads to become more accountable for their financial performance
- Continuously seeking ways to streamline and optimise the Finance Department's operations
- Deputising for the CFO, as required, for Kronospan UK matters
- Preparing and reviewing financial presentations to support company investment plans
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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Financial Controller role will be a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with significant post qualification experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will need a strong understanding of tax codes and laws, financial reporting experience plus strong systems knowledge.
You will also require...
- Strong communication skills as dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
- Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
- A proactive and results-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous improvement
- Experience in leading and motivating a team
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The Company
The world’s largest wood-panel product producer with a turnover in the region of €4.5billion per year and first-class environmental credentials. Recent investment has investment has helped the business significantly improve service and take market share in the UK & Ireland market by increasing production capacity, broadening product range, maximising efficiency opportunities, improving sustainability and achieving overall operational excellence.
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