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Financial Controller

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, West Midlands, Coventry
Salary
£45000 - £50000 per annum
Closing date
Jul 12, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

As a Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director and provide strategic financial advice to the Management Board. Further to this, you will be responsible for the management of the finance function which will include both part-qualified and non-qualified individuals.

Client Details

The business is a leading SME within its field. Based in Coventry, they manufacture their products on-site and supply to a range of Clients across the United Kingdom.

Description

You will be tasked with developing the finance team to ensure the function is hitting the businesses strategic goals. Therefore, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all financial processes operate effectively so their will be elements of process improvement involved in the job.

Carry out regular process audits to identify weaknesses in financial processes to ensure improvement and efficiency of reporting.

Manage relationships with auditors and tax/pension advisors.

Ensure compliance with all UK GAAP and HMRC regulations.

On top of overseeing all financial processes, you will need to support senior management in delivering a long term business strategy which will include cost estimates for new products, product analysis and tracking company investment.

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and will have overseen a small finance team in the past.

It is essential that you are fully qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA).

Extensive knowledge of double entry accounting.

Up to date knowledge of HMRC legislation.

Track record of effectively delivering process improvements and identifying cost savings.

Experience in using Sage 50.

Worked alongside other areas of the business and shown an ability to business partner with senior managers.

Job Offer

£40,000 - £50,000 basic salary.

Opportunity to gain extensive exposure in a truly unique business.

Operate strategically with the board whilst improving a finance department of your own.

Clear progression to Finance 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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