Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing all finances of the business's operations including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, working closely with the Operations Manager and Financial Director, maintaining accurate product costings and improving profitability by identifying, and tackling, inefficiencies and waste in the production cycle.

Client Details

This Brighton based manufacturer has been in business for over a decade and has varied manufacturing operations.

Description

*Manage all financial operations of the company including reporting, invoicing, cash management, stock control, sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger and fixed assets.
* Manage the Finance Department to ensure the resource available is utilised as efficiently and effectively as possible.
* Provide financial and commercial support to the Operations Manager.
* Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting and ensure the integrity of the ledgers and associated systems.
* Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts. Investigate and report variances.
* Prepare year-end accounts and audit pack.
* Prepare annual budgets and monthly financial forecasts.
* Work closely with the Operations Manager, Financial Director, and operational staff to ensure all products have accurate and up to date Manufacturing Instructions and Bills Of Materials.
* Continuous monitoring and auditing of sales prices and margins, both quoted and actual.
* Publish daily/weekly/monthly production profitability, yield, variance reports etc. to improve the information available to support decision making. Use the reports to identify, and implement, improvements to increase profit margins, improve efficiencies, reduce waste etc.
* Ensure that financial controls are in place across the factory and are adhered to.
* Take control of stock management, recording and reporting.
* Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory issues.
* Be the main point of contact to external auditors and provide all required information.

Profile

The Financial Controller joining this manufacturing business in Brighton will possess:

* A suitable financial qualification ACCA/CIMA/ACA with experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment being advantageous.
* A proven experience driving cost savings.
* Be hands-on and willing to engage with multiple stakeholders.
* Standard product costing experience.
* Excellent commercial skills.
* Strong Excel skills including pivot tables.

Job Offer

The Brighton based Financial Controller role would have a salary package consisting of:

-guaranteed basic salary

-medical insurance

-pension

-Performance bonus