Financial Controller - Permanent
A high-level finance professional is required to oversee the financial operations of a manufacturing business. This will involve driving the company's financial strategy, planning, and control.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts with detailed variance analysis.
* Monitor key financial KPIs and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
* Maintain accurate costing systems and ensure product margins are protected and understood.
Support Functions:
* Liaise with department heads to support cost control and efficiency improvements across production and operations.
* Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including VAT, payroll taxes, and annual audit requirements.
Leadership:
* Manage and develop the finance team, implementing best practices and process improvements.
* Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
Relationships:
* Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
Stock Management:
* Oversee stock valuation processes, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials (steel, sheet metal, components), work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
* Maintain and review inventory costing methods (standard, weighted average, FIFO, etc.), and ensure alignment with production and purchasing activities.
Risk Management:
* Ensure robust internal controls and risk management practices are in place.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior finance role, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.