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Financial Controller

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Oxfordshire, Witney
Salary
£55000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
Jul 17, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Michael Page are delighted to be partnering Oxford Plastic Systems Ltd on an exclusive basis to recruit an exceptional Group Financial Controller.

The position will be based at their HQ of UK Operations in Enstone near Witney, Oxfordshire and reports to the Finance Director.

Client Details

The Company has enjoyed a long and sustained period of growth which is set to continue over the next few years. The addition of a commercially orientated Group Financial Controller will play a pivotal part within this strategy.

This key appointment is with an award-winning, privately-owned SME business with over 30 years trading history. The company is the leading UK manufacturer of an innovative range of site safety solutions, utilising expertise in plastic moulding technologies across composites, injection and compression moulding processes.

Our client has an excellent reputation for its design, product development and innovation capability and is recognised for its leadership in the use of recycled plastics in its product range. Widely distributed across a diverse customer base it serves sectors such as highways, construction, utilities and events where on-site safety and security are key customer requirements.

Description

Group Financial Controller Role Functions:

There are three primary objectives of the Group Financial Controller role which will contribute to the attainment of the company's business objectives by:

Providing Commercial Analysis to support improved profitability through Business Partnering with internal and external stakeholders;

Review and set up of systems and procedures to support the current Group Structure;

Active contribution to building a strong, robust and respected finance team capable of supporting the current needs and expected growth of the business both in the UK and Internationally.

The key accountabilities:

* Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of the monthly management accounts and supporting schedules for monthly packs - Consolidated Management Accounts, Group Sales Reports, and Production Report.

* Finance Business Partnering to Operations and Multiple Business Units.

* Co-ordination and preparation of annual budgets - P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet.

* Co-ordination and preparation of quarterly forecasts.

* Review / set up of product costings.

* Input and analysis into assessment of validity of Cost Saving projects.

* Prepare monthly sales and margin reporting for business-wide use and for Sales teams.

* Cost centre reporting, control and analysis against budget and prior years.

* Provide pro-active support, data and challenge to the business and to be an active member of and contribute to the Management Team.

Profile

Experience of, and comfortable with, a 'hands on' flexible approach, with a willingness to be involved in detailed transactional processing and enquiry; as well as assist in the preparation of management accounts. The role needs to ensure that all transactions are performed accurately to provide reliable financial information.

* Excellent day to day ERP accounting systems knowledge.

* Excellent proficiency in MS Applications, in particular advanced Excel skills.

* Strong analytical skills.

* Be able to communicate with non-financial people in non-technical language and be willing and open to collaborate across an SME team.

* Be open to change and comfortable with process improvement as part of business growth.

* Be very comfortable supporting and having regular contact with senior management/directors. * Graduate qualified accountant with some post qualification experience.

* Previous work with ERP systems and excellent Excel skills are essential.

* Experience of multi country accounting and consolidation.

* Manufacturing experience would be beneficial.

* Knowledge of Sage 200, Sage 50 Pay and Xero would be an advantage

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join this ambitious company on a long-term basis, you will personally develop and grow within a very collaborative and open leadership culture, whilst being a key stakeholder in driving sustainable growth in the UK and it's rapidly expanding international markets. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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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