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Financial Controller - SME

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Derbyshire, Castle Donington
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum
Closing date
Jun 21, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Collaborate with an ambitious MD to add value to the business via strategic input and process improvement

Business partner from the factory floor right through the business to senior stakeholders

Client Details

My client is a high growth SME that has plans to grow in line with a strategic plan. The MD is looking for this role to be a key part of building and adapting the plan to ensure the business continues to go from strength to strength.

This business manufactures a variety of products for a niche sector and is looking to develop into multiple other sectors in the future. With innovative Portable products and a focus on quality of its products and services, this is a business with a very bright future.

Description

The main duties in this role will be :-

* Work closely on the commercial strategy alongside the MD to ensure continued growth

  • Business partner across the business to add value and improve processes
  • Managing staff and supervising day to day accounts processing.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Preparation of the monthly MI and reporting pack including variance analysis and KPIs.
  • Day to day cash flow management and reporting.
  • Preparation of annual financial budgets and monthly flexed budgets.
  • Working capital management.
  • Working with the commercial team, you will assist with commercial matters such as pricing, cost negotiation and project management.
  • Overseeing the preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns
  • Managing payroll processing and PAYE.
  • Development of the financial reporting systems and internal control procedures.
  • Strategies to improve gross margin opportunities and cost reduction measures.
  • Preparation of annual financial reports.
  • Liaising with the auditors.
  • Profile

    The ideal candidate will be :-

    * Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

    * Relevant sector experience

    * Good ERP systems experience and in particular G/L and stock control

    * Hands on and prepared to roll your sleeves up.

    * Proven track record of performance reporting and producing management and statutory financial statements.

    * Advanced Excel user and proficient in other MS Office products.

    * Proactive and self-motivated with excellent system skills.

    * Good staff management skills

    Job Offer

    On offer is the opportunity to have a real impact and input into where the business goes strategically, while also improving internal processes.

    My client is keen to secure a solid, hands on manufacturing financial controller that will play a pivitol say in developing the future of this fantastic SME

    The role is paying a base salary of between £45,000 - £55,000 pa, offers a great culture and the chance to learn and develop your career with a highly engaging, motivated and ambitious Managing Director.

    Company

    Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

    We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

    Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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