Exciting opportunity has arisen for an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant to work as a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for well-established manufacturing business. A strong management accountant who is commercially focussed and a 'hands on' approach are key as well as the ability to manage and mentor a small team.
The role reports and works closely with a dynamic Managing Director and has a dotted line into the Divisional Finance Director.
Core duties include:
* Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the finance department
* Ensure that the Company’s cash resources are sufficient
* Prepare and publish monthly management accounts to Group deadlines.
* Provide analysis on overhead/costing/sales/margin performance and using this to instigate improvement activities.
* Assist in preparation of annual budget.
* Ensure that Management Reporting is supported by suitable detailed budgets and forecasts and comparisons with budget and prior periods.
* Quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
* Ensure that the Company’s internal controls are suitable, effective, and operational.
* Overseeing tax issues in relation to PAYE,NI and VAT and ensuring compliance.
* Work closely with the senior management team to provide analysis and financial advice in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions and contract negotiations.
* Ensure that the Company’s cost tables for pricing, stock valuation, and customer profitability are up to date and relevant