Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management, direction, and coordination of the plant finance function to optimize accounting, forecasting, and statutory reporting to acceptable quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serving as a key member of the site leadership team, supporting the Plant Operations Director in the day-to-day management and operation of the facility.
* Providing routine and proactive financial data to support the business.
* Offering analytical, interpretive, investigative, and advisory services on business and commercial impact, including supporting the Operations Director as required.
* Ensuring the integrity of the accounts and that the accounting function operates in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and board policy.
* Liaising with auditors to complete year-end statutory accounts in a timely fashion and ensuring no major write-ups are received.
* Working with third-party advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of tax returns.
* Establishing annual budgets, monthly accounts, and weekly forecasts in line with business requirements.
* Assisting in the preparation and review of project requests for all capital expenditure.
* Communicating, motivating, and developing subordinates through regular performance reviews, including annual reviews, involvement in target setting, and routine exchanges.
* Developing an understanding of product standard costs, working closely with the group costing team to ensure accuracy and understand the impact on the business.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
We are looking for someone with professional accountancy qualifications, experience working in the manufacturing sector, strong finance and team leadership skills, project management skills, analytical and computer skills, and team building skills. SAP experience is an advantage.
Benefits:
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a dynamic work environment.