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Leading established manufacturer is looking for an experienced qualified Financial Controller to lead the finance function reporting directly to the board.
- To ensure financial controls and procedures within the company are robust, sustainable, maintained and continually developed to take account of changing requirements.
- To implement and control changes to the departmental structures, policies, systems and procedures to ensure that the department continually improves its ability to meet key objectives.
- Ensure routine accounting information is produced promptly and accurately including monthly management accounts
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Ensure the Company meets its UK and International VAT and Tax obligations
- Prepare timely budgets, plans and cash flow forecasts
- Administer the monthly payroll
- Monitor the financial performance against plans and budgets and recommend actions
- Effectively manage the companys currency risk and transactions and company cashflow
- Effectively manage the AP function to support suppliers and minimise cost to the company
- Effectively manage the AR function to control overdue debt and reduce the risk of bad debts
- Effectively manage and motivate the finance team
- Oversee the implementation of new controls as and when required, identifying gaps and contribute to the evolving nature of the finance function
- Provide support for all M & A activity
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
- Have strong written, communication and people management skills
- At least 2 years general financial experience in industry
- B2B or B2C business experience
- International trade experience - Desirable
- Experience of Mergers and acquisitions - Desirable
- Demonstrable achievements in improving company financial management
- Excellent IT skills including office suite
