Financial Controller

Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a well established and successful manufacturing business based in Sudbury in the recruitment of a Financial Controller. The Financial Controller reports to the Finance Director and will focus on team development and mentoring; the integrity of financial controls, development of Business Intelligence reporting and finance processes, and contribute to enhancing sustainability compliance processes. The company culture is collaborative and consultative and presents the opportunity to drive finance forward with a Business Partnering approach: supporting Production and Operations, giving insight and support.

Duties

• Coordinate, develop, inspire, mentor, and motivate the Finance, Payroll & HR Administration team to provide business intelligence that drives business performance.
• Provide analyses to support the economic stability of the organisation and work proactively with key business partners, providing forward looking insight, data and guidance to the Leadership Team and acts as a catalyst for change.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, provide advice to the Board on governance matters.
• Organise and manage the year-end audit activity.
• Prepare and review year-end tax packs and all supporting financial information required to execute the annual audit.
• Assist the Finance Director and external auditors with preparation of Statutory accounts and Tax computations.
• Implement Board decisions.
• Actively contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business as a key member of the Leadership
• Build effective lines of communication throughout the organisation. Foster effective working relationships and a collaborative approach.
• Identify and drive process improvement and efficiencies.
• Coordinate and deliver the finance annual plan.
• Review financial performance information and plans - including the annual budget, bi-annual costing and pricing exercises and monthly business information & forecasts to ensure they are robust and accurately reflect key business issues.
• Provide strong financial review together with effective support for business development initiatives and supporting business cases, ensuring there are clear, financially robust evaluations which achieve financial targets.
• Manage the financial activities of the Company - ensure good local cost control and cost management behaviour in the business. Promote good financial disciplines, and risk management processes for all group companies.
• Proactively investigate spend trends to assist in providing "early warnings" to the business and senior management.
• Ensure that Health & Safety procedures and improvements are adhered to.
• Prepare and review business intelligence reports for all Group Companies, to include monthly management information, forecasts, budgets, annual cost rates, pricing, key performance indicators etc.
• Ensure the company credit management processes are maintained and manage the annual debtor insurance review process for all Group Companies.
• Ensure all HR records, time & attendance records, payrolls, pensions, and related returns are produced accurately and on time and are maintained in secure and confidential personnel files for all staff.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and ensure adherence to Company policies appropriate to the finance department.
• Support and provide cover for the Finance Director.

Person Specification

• 7 -10 years finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years leading a team.
• A curious and analytical mind with a keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Strong IT systems orientation including advanced Excel, MS office and ERP systems.
• Experience of financial modelling.
• Professional, with excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• Deadline oriented.
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for building successful relationships within the business environment.
• Decisive with good commercial and business awareness and strong problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Strong ability to interact with senior stakeholders and Directors.

Remuneration

• Salary £60-70,000 pa
• Profit share.
• Hours: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
• Holidays: 22 days plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension contributions and pension surgeries to
  help you plan for retirement.
• Enhanced company sick pay and paid medical appointments.
• Enhanced paid holiday pay.
• Free on-site parking
• Company funded training.
• Company funded Life insurance to pensionable age.
• Office based role.

Working benefits

• Occupational Health and Wellbeing services (EAP)
• Company social events
• Opportunity to have your say (staff survey and Staff committee)
• Personal development reviews and regular one to ones
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company funded training.
• Long service rewards