This is a broad and hands-on Financial Controller position with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong financial control, meeting statutory requirements and supporting the wider operational performance of the site.,

Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Ensure finance reporting is completed accurately and on time
Produce reporting to support performance tracking, trends and forecasting
Manage statutory finance requirements including VAT, taxation and statutory accounts
Prepare audit information and support the annual external audit process
Support group reporting requirements with relevant submissions and uploads
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Oversee finance systems and core finance processes
Manage bank reconciliations, cashflow reporting and forecasting
Oversee reconciliation between the ERP/MRP system and accounting system
Maintain the fixed asset register
Review weekly, monthly and quarterly results, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
Oversee payroll-related reconciliations and ensure deadlines are met
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Review budgets, spend and margins, identifying risks and opportunities
Lead, support and develop a small finance team
Work closely with the Plant Manager, EMEA Finance Director and wider leadership team
Contribute as a member of the management team
Support improvements to finance systems, reporting and controls

This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the numbers, working collaboratively across the business and managing a small team. We are open to candidates from a range of sector backgrounds, provided they can demonstrate strong operational finance capability and previous people management experience., We are looking for a practical and capable finance professional who can bring strong operational finance experience into a site-based business.
Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
A hands-on approach to financial control and reporting
Strong experience across management accounts, statutory reporting, reconciliations, cashflow and forecasting
Previous people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small team
The ability to work closely with operational and senior stakeholders
Confidence using finance systems and Excel
A reliable, organised approach and the ability to manage deadlines effectively

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