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JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
LOCATION: ABERDEEN
SALARY: £70,000 TO £75,000 PLUS ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller has arisen with a market-leading manufacturer based in Aberdeen. The company is known for their quality product range and innovation that focuses within their Industry. They are now recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller who will oversee all financial matters pertaining to the company, including US GAAP based on monthly accounts, provision of rolling forecasts and business plans. The successful candidate will have a previous proven record of working autonomously across the wider business functions.
JOB ROLE- BRIEF OVERVIEW
Manage and supervise the day to day running of the businesss finances
Control, manage and complete month-end close-out process in accordance with strict corporate reporting deadlines including additional quarterly reporting requirements.
Detailed variance analysis of monthly and year to date results against both forecast and budget including written reports detailing significant differences.
Prepare and, when required, load monthly figures into consolidation software, ensuring all data validation is clear before Controllers review and approval.
Review and approve month end balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage, monitor and mentor a full-time cost and management accountant based in Aberdeen.
Administration of certain areas of the ERP system including updating system exchange rates, period access by user group, and roll forward of periods once closed.
Prepare and/or review/approve manual journal entries.
Participate and contribute in weekly management meetings reviewing forecasted sales, orders and backlog.
Prepare monthly operational excellence report for each site.
Preparation of monthly rolling forecasts including balance sheet and cash flow.
Work closely with shared service centre on AP/AR issues, credit monitoring and approval of credit limits.
Manage and report cash flow.
Manage, supervise and reconcile physical inventory (cycle and year end).
Quarterly calculation and review of system labour/overhead rates and Excess and Obsolete reserves.
Preparation and reconciliation of annual USGAAP management and UKGAAP statutory accounts.
Perform as the main lead on external and internal audits.
Preparation of annual budgets by Site, Product and Department.
CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE
Qualified or finalist accountant with substantial relevant experience.
High level IT skills including ERP, database interrogation/management, spreadsheet modelling & associated interactivity
Experience with IFS or similar ERP system
Experience within a similar accounting role and strong analytical skills
Experience with USGAAP, Sarbanes Oxley COSO framework
Organised and disciplined with regard to meeting deadlines.
Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis and month end close responsibilities.
Overall knowledge of complete financial reporting systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient with ERP software systems.
Ability to understand company products, manufacturing operations, equipment utilisation and material requirements.
Attention to detail, with sharp analytical skills.
