Financial Controller
Cannock, Staffordshire
Up to £63,000 DOE
Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:30
Friday 8:00-13:00
The Role
* Manage all aspects of the Finance team to ensure tasks are effectively allocated, completed and workload is balanced to meet the needs of the business.
* Participate as a member of the Senior Management team to provide financial guidance and strategic governance in line with the business activity and to deliver the 5-year plan.
* Work with the Board members to ensure the budget is delivered.
* Preparation of the monthly Management accounts.
* Co-ordinate and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets.
* Prepare 5-year business plan.
* Asset management - ensure an up-to-date and accurate fixed asset register. Statutory compliance - ensure we are compliant.
The Candidate
* Familiarity with VAT, Customs and Excise, and payroll taxes.
* Driver of all KPI's within business.
* Knowledge of R&D tax credit.
* Intrastat.
* Full responsibility of stock takes. Full financial reconciliation to be made available in a timely manner. Analyse slow-moving stock and recommend actions to the Board.
* Monitor FX movement and analyse the implications on the margins.
* Year-end reporting - liaise with auditors/tax.
* Various month-end group reporting.
* Work with Operations director to monitor and measure material yield.
* Monitor and measure working capital requirements and recommendations on improvements.
* Monitor debtor days and plan improvements.
* Ensure that we have formal 60 days end of month payment terms with our suppliers.
* Provide weekly Flash results.
* Ensure that Kaizen activities are maintained and targets achieved.
Qualifications
* Graduate with professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA).
* Good understanding of financial controls and processes.
* Financial forecasting and planning.
* Managing and developing teams.
* A natural drive to improve upon the current state and possession of a solutions-oriented mindset.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a cross-functional environment with all levels within the business.
* Working within a fast-paced environment - ability to prioritise and manage stakeholder expectations is critical.
* Experience of working within the manufacturing sector.
The Company
We are an independent manufacturing company based in the UK, strategically located, with a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions and high-quality automotive components that meet the demanding specifications of our customers.
Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Professional Services.
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