Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Derbyshire

My client is a market leader in the production of racing and high performance vehicles.

Based in Belper, they are looking to hire a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

Role Description

• Managing 3 staff and supervising day to day accounts processing.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Stock and work in progress accounting is critical
• Preparation of the monthly MI and reporting pack including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Day to day cash flow management and reporting.  
• Preparation of annual financial budgets and monthly flexed budgets. 
• Working capital management. 
• Working with the commercial team, you will assist with commercial matters such as pricing, cost negotiation and project management.
• Overseeing the preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns
• Managing payroll processing (SAGE)
• Development of the financial reporting systems and internal control procedures. 
• Strategies to improve gross margin opportunities and cost reduction measures.
• Preparation of annual financial reports. 
• Liaising with the auditors. 
• Managing Company Secretarial matters. 
• Beyond the financial function, there is an opportunity to further develop the company's IT requirements as well as dealing with more general management and administrative matters including Health and Safety

Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) 
• At least 5 years at FC level in a similar business
• Relevant sector experience 
• Good ERP systems experience and in particular G/L and stock control
• Hands on and prepared to roll your sleeves up. 
• Proven track record of performance reporting and producing management and statutory financial statements. 
• Advanced Excel user and proficient in other MS Office products. 
• Proactive and self-motivated with excellent system skills. 
• Good staff management skills

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