About the Business An opportunity to be a Financial Controller for a global company based in Redditch, who really look after their employees. This role gives you a fantastic chance to play a key part in the management of the plant. This is a 3-6 month contract with a high chance of and track record of extension. Main Duties: As a Financial Controller, your main duties include: Plant Finance Support: Serve as an integral member of the Plant Finance and Management team, providing support and control for the Redditch plant. Reporting Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of corporate and internal reporting, ensuring adherence to timetables, financial integrity, and completeness. Month-End Processes: Manage and complete month-end processes, including variance analysis. Performance Reporting: Report plant performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis) using Hyperion. Budget and Forecast Preparation: Prepare and present budgets and forecasts (profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet). Team Management: Manage the Finance team. KPI Management: Oversee key KPIs, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable aging, driving improvements and efficiencies. Continuous Improvement: Pursue continuous improvements to financial controls and other operational processes within the business. Financial Reporting: Handle Judgmental Reserves Schedules and Accrued Liabilities reporting, SOX Testing Reviews, and presentations to the Divisional Financial Controller. Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews. Warranty Provisions: Calculate and provide for warranty exposure. Profitability Analysis: Conduct product profitability analysis and reviews. Audit Collaboration: Work closely with external auditors for year-end and interim audits, internal audit FOAs, and balance sheet reviews. Headcount Review: Review and sign off on headcount. Internal Controls: Review, maintain, and implement internal controls, including quarterly SOX testing. Team Development: Develop direct report heads to achieve personal and professional goals, supporting the longer-term succession plan. Stock-Take Management: Manage two stock-takes annually. Ad-Hoc Tasks: Complete ad-hoc tasks as required. Location / Office / Culture Based in Redditch, this is a large manufacturing plant and the role reports to a fantastic finance leader who has been with the business a number of years. Hybrid is available. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Fully Qualified Accountant: QBE with strong manufacturing experience may be considered. Experience: Demonstrated experience in finance and accounting within a manufacturing or plant setting. Mindset: A continuous improvement mindset. Audit Experience: Experience in internal audits and control reviews. Technical Skills: Proficient in IT, particularly Excel. Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Pressure Management: Capable of working under pressure and managing multiple, conflicting deadlines. Team Focus: Focused on team management and development. Why Join the business Benefits including a bonus and car allowance Good training and development About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: DT37705