Financial Controller / Finance Manager

Financial Controller / Finance Manager

Full time

Salary up to £65k negotiable for the right candidate

33 days holiday and Contributory Pension

Insurance / Benefits Package

Office based Whetstone LE8 6NU

Base Materials is an expert in high-performance syntactic materials for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, manufacturing, marine, motorsport, rail and subsea.

Customers are at the heart of what we do. Our proven high-quality solutions are engineered to meet challenging application requirements.

What sets us apart is our technical expertise, in-house capabilities, materials understanding and application experience. Our technical experience and wide range of advanced materials enable us to support our customers from an initial concept through to the completion of the project.

We provide solutions for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our team is dynamic in responding to changes within the industries we operate, through product development, collaboration and technical support.

The role of Financial Controller heads up the day-to-day management of the Finance department (team of 5) in support of the FD, providing reporting and analysis of financial data and contributing towards management decisions. This really is a great role to allow growth and development, as the FD is part time and thus the role requires a degree of autonomy. It also provides the opportunity to implement changes and improvements to ensure the entire finance function and team are efficient and are delivering accurate, robust timely data that enables the Directors to make fully informed decisions.

Key Tasks/ Accountabilities

Manage the working capital components of the Group with specific attention to cashflow, debtors and currency management. This will include the production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast extending out 6 months on a week-by-week basis.

Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate and robust as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency.

Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis, drilling down into product and customer performance. All to be done in adherence with well-established deadlines.

Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring there are weekly updates on the progress of each live project. This is essential to ensure revenue and costs for this section of the business are reported correctly and that the team understand whether each project is running in line with profit expectations.

Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts.

Actively manage overheads, seeking efficiencies and savings where possible.

Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments.

Ensure robust and transparent communication with the FD to ensure they are fully aware of all relevant issues.

Act as systems administrator for the company's accounting system, providing training and working with IT to ensure appropriate access is granted to allow flow of information.

Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated effectively to the appropriate people within the already well-established timetables.

Oversee the submission and payment of all payroll tax returns, ensuring compliance and timeliness.

Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly.

Project manage ad hoc projects and tasks.

Undertake people management activities such as performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes in collaboration with HR.

Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

CIMA Advanced Diploma completed or part qualified or ACIMA/CGMA AAT qualified

Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment

Sound working knowledge of Sage 50

MS Excel Advanced

Hard working, robust and diligent with high energy levels. Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations

Commercial business awareness

Excellent communicator

Desirable

ACA / ACCA completed or part qualified

Management Qualification

System Administrator of Sage 50

Experience / knowledge of Power BI reports

ERP / MRP Systems

Key Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies

-Robust and able to handle the pressure that is inherent in the role

-Strong organisational skills, ability to meet strict deadlines and reliable

-Proactive, both as a manager and department leader, ensuring tasks are seen through to completion through the team

-Positive and upbeat motivational approach

-Ability to use own initiative

-Problem-solving approach with a clear thought process

-Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

-Extremely effective communicator (through all platforms) ensuring the FD (remote) is kept updated and appropriate information is shared.

-Excellent at multi-tasking

-Self-motivated and a steady pair of hands

-Flexible and a team player able to show highest levels of collaborative working

-High degree of confidentiality

If you feel this role looks right for you and you want to join our team, its time to get your application started. Please apply through this advert with an up to date CV and covering letter stating your salary requirements and why you feel you are suitable for the role.

Deadline for applications: Monday 16th September 2024 (applications will be reviewed as they come in).

NO AGENCIES PLEASE