Our client, a successful SME in East Lancashire is looking to hire a hands on, dynamic Financial Controller. This is a very broad role and will sit as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Managing Director, with a dotted line to the Group CFO, the ideal candidate will be ACA/ACA/CIMA Qualified, with experience in Group reporting. The role requires candidates to live within the Bolton, Bury, Preston, Blackburn or Chorley area.
This would be an ideal step up for an ambitious Finance Manager or someone already operating as Financial Controller.
Salary: 55,000-65,000
Full time on site initially
Responsibilities:
* Overseeing the day-to-day finance function, including transactional finance and payroll
* Producing monthly management accounts to Group within strict deadlines, including P&L and balance sheet
* Producing all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
* Production of budgets, 12-week cash flow forecasting and cash management and reporting weekly cashflow forecast to Group. Managing short-term cash requirements via working capital management & cash flow forecasting
* Producing insightful Management Information, including detailed financial analysis and KPIs to support decision making and strategy
* Financial responsibility for overseas business, including liaising with auditors
* Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with finance and board level decision making
* Producing internal monthly reporting packs and challenge performance where necessary
* Act as the financial lead for any company or Group projects that arise
* Producing all statutory returns including VAT, PAYE and ONS
* Overseeing commercial contracts, FX purchasing and stock checks and supporting with financial management of stock holding and recovery
* Ensuring a robust control environment to comply with SOX requirements and control testing
Requirements:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
* Experience with reporting to a Group within an international scope is an advantage
* Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar financial leadership role within a manufacturing industry for both a small & large sized business
* Knowledge of Sage 50/200 accounting packages essential
* MS Dynamics, SAP or Oracle experience would be beneficial
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Simpson Judge
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Lancaster, Lancashire LA29AQ, England
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a successful SME in East Lancashire, is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to join their Senior Leadership Team.
- The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in group reporting and must reside in the Bolton, Bury, Preston, Blackburn, or Chorley area.
- This role offers a salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 and is suitable for an ambitious Finance Manager or someone already functioning as a Financial Controller.
- Key responsibilities include overseeing the finance function, producing monthly management accounts, and managing cash flow forecasting.
- Candidates should have proven experience in financial leadership within the manufacturing industry, with knowledge of Sage accounting packages being essential.
