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About the Business
An opportunity to be an Interim Financial Controller for a manufacturing business based in Cannock. This job can be on a day rate orsalary. The role itself is for a sub £50m manufacturing business, part of a wider group.
Main Duties:
As an Interim Financial Controller, your main duties include:
- Supervising a team of three, providing mentorship to more junior staff.
- Acting as the primary commercial finance partner to senior operational staff.
- Collaborating with senior leadership to deliver financial reports and support strategic decision-making.
- Overseeing banking relationships and preparing cash flow forecasts.
- Leading the processes of forecasting and budgeting.
- Handling the daily operations of the finance department.
- Managing cash flow on a daily basis, including overseeing credit control, processing supplier payments and producing cash flow projections.
- Offering support for various finance roles when necessary.
- Reviewing and assisting in the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparing monthly financial results with commentary, ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Completing quarterly VAT returns.
- Coordinating annual audit processes and supporting tax return preparations in collaboration with external financial advisors.
- Analysing and enhancing systems, processes, and controls to boost efficiency, improve accuracy and timeliness of financial data, and reduce the risk of fraudulent activities.
- Providing assistance to the CFO as needed.
- Any other ad-hoc duties related to the efficient running of the finance department.
Location / Office / Culture
This role is hybrid with their offices based in Cannock. There is a friendly finance team of 4, and you will be a key partner to the onsite management team. You will manage both the "accounting" side of finance, whilst being a key commercial lead, representing finance in the business.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Able to demonstrate relevant experience in managing/supervising teams
- Must be IT literate with good systems knowledge
- Experience in a small to medium sized business
- Good knowledge of all aspects of Finance from transactional to complete sets of accounts
- Experience within manufacturing an advantage
Why Join the business
- Good training and development
- Reward and recognition
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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