Financial Controller

Badenoch and Clark are currently recruiting for a leading manufacturing company near Worthing.

Main Responsibilities;

Reporting to the Board and managing a team, the Financial Controller oversees the day to day activities of the finance team and ensures the company’s finance function is organised, efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts. The Financial Controller is expected to be proactive and ‘hands-on’ in producing and ensuring the integrity of all financials; including all monthly, cyclical and annual reporting requirements.

Qualifications / Key Attributes
*Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) with previous financial control, management reporting and financial planning experience
* Previous Manufacturing experience necessary
*Experience of managing a small finance team
*A confident, self-starter, with the ability to effectively prioritise multiple demands in pressurised deadline orientated environments
*Good attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making, and a hands on approach
*Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products and financial planning systems. Ability to understand and work with data structures. Knowledge MS Dynamics AX would be a distinct advantage
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Personal integrity and professionalism

Duties
*To work directly with the Board, taking responsibility for the day to day financial activities including; preparation of month end management accounts, annual statutory accounts information, calculation of accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries, internal and external audits.
*In conjunction with the Board, implement and maintain all financial controls and systems within the business, minimising risk and identifying issues then recommending potential operational efficiencies and improvements to working practices and procedures.
*Ensure that the management accounts are accurate and timely.
*Manage all aspects of the Mid Year Review and Annual Operating Plan processes to ensure all key milestones and timelines are achieved to the required quality standard and that these are collaborative processes, integrated within all areas of the business.
*Lead a team meeting their personal development needs and managing their performance to ensure all business requirements are achieved.
*Manage the monthly Management Information reporting process and ensure the delivery of clear, concise, timely and accurate performance reports.
*Develop and monitor department and company Key Performance Indicators to monitor progress against strategic and annual objectives.
*Work to ensure the delivery of value-added, proactive financial analysis and enquiry; including conducting monthly management reviews with key budget holders highlighting variances and ensuring corrective action plans are devised and implemented.
*Develop a culture of empowerment throughout the team that delivers a customer focused approach to its internal client base.
*Develop a strong working relationship with the key stakeholders of the business and a strong commercial understanding of the business, playing a key role in improving financial performance.

If you believe you have a strong skill set that matches this role then please apply immediately. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.