Financial Controller

Finance Manager opportunity within an established SME business involving full financial management responsibility within the business and offering long-term career progression to FD.

THE COMPANY

This established manufacturing SME has a strong brand synonymous with high quality products and excellent customer service.. The business has grown steadily year on year, and following significant investment in its production and distribution operations is embarking on an ambitious growth strategy involving a range of new products and entry into new customer markets..

THE OPPORTUNITY

To enable the business to execute their growth strategy and plan for long-term succession, the Board now seeks to strengthen the Senior Management Team with the appointment of a Financial Controller. Working as a key member of a 3-person Senior Management Team you will hold full responsibility for the finance and accounting in the business, and jointly manage the day to day running of the business and execution of growth plans.

Joining the business at an exciting phase in its growth, your role will involve managing the finance function, supporting the Board and working alongside Senior Managers across Commercial and Operations areas. Your responsibilities will be broad and varied in this hands-on role, encompassing leading the preparation of management accounts and business analysis reports, supporting the growth strategy and getting fully involved in the implementation of a new ERP system. The opportunity offers progression to FD / CFO as the business realises its full potential.

As Financial Controller your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the finance department of a growing SME business comprising manufacturing and distribution operations
• Production of Monthly Management Accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasts for the business and presenting / interpreting at Board meetings
• Preparation of Board Reports including presentation of sales and margin analysis by product, customer, and market segment and geographical territory
• Implementation of robust financial controls and processes across the business
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and strategic plans together with the Board & Senior Management Team
• Working with IT Consultants on the implementation of a new ERP system incorporating Stock Control
• Monitoring costs and capital expenditure

THE PERSON

You will be a Senior Finance Professional capable of demonstrating the following:

• ACA / ACCA / ACMA Qualified Accountant
• Senior Finance / Financial Management experience within a growing privately owned SME business
• Preferable some experience gained within a larger sophisticated business (manufacturing)
• Strong character, capable of implementing and driving through changes and improvements in financial and business processes
• Good team management and leaderships skills and experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a successful growing business and be heavily involved in future expansion. Please contact Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this position.