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Financial Controller

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Cheshire, Macclesfield
Salary
£55000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
Oct 31, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A fantastic opportunity to join a developing team, in a role which will lead from the front. This Financial Controller role will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the financial function, with 4 direct reports.

Client Details

A growing SME in an ever growing sector, with successful and proven organic growth over the past 10 years.

Description

  • Ensure business transactions are accounted for correctly and in the correct period for the areas of responsibility and that all financial impacts and implications are recognised
  • Assist the Site Director/Responsible(s) allocated in preparing the full forecast and budget process for the site for presentation
  • Prepare and issue accurate and timely monthly management reports
  • Ensure correct and timely monthly accounting and reporting for all areas allocated
  • Responsible to examine customer and product profitability for the business for the sites allocated
  • Ensure standard costs are calculated and maintained correctly for the sites allocated
  • Proactively review finance process performance and identify continuous improvement initiatives
  • Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
  • Be a key business partner working proactively with the management team and their teams to drive business decisions and understanding
  • Responsible for the monthly reporting on key KPI's and cost drivers to facilitate a performance dialogue
  • Management reporting to comply with internal and external auditing requests, as well as Group requirements.
  • General support within the finance department
  • Management of the finance team

Profile

* Experience in a similiar position in an SME environment
* Excellent communication, facilitation and inter-personal skills
* The ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
* A proven track record of implementing and improving financial controls
* A degree qualification and membership of a CCAB accountancy body or equivalent qualification
* A strong working knowledge of optimising the use of finance systems
* Up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax compliance
* Experience of working with overseas companies would be desirable

Job Offer

A very competitive salary, career development and a strong benefit package

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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