Financial Controller

Financial Controller job near Deeside for a qualified accountant with UK based manufacturing experience.

Hays Senior finance are working with a global manufacturing business with a modern UK facility near Deeside. We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller who will provide financial leadership for the UK business. The role reports to the UK Managing Director whilst providing financial expertise and support to functional leads to deliver financial and business objectives.

Responsibilities
The Financial Controller will be responsible for over-seeing all financial planning and business analysis activities whilst maintaining the internal controls designed to ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The position will be responsible for partnering with the business teams to develop/ execute business strategy and develop detailed business plans as well as the communication of those business plans to senior management.

Key responsibilities include:
* Preparation and delivery of reporting KPI's; providing analysis on key customers, profit drivers, operational capabilities, including organic growth drivers, innovation, supply chain and competitive and market dynamics to drive strategy and operating results
* Preparation of monthly forecast activities for key finance metrics, including monthly variance analysis for comparison to budgets
* Working closely with functional leaders to develop and produce the annual operating plan and medium term financial strategic plans
* Provide management with timely reviews of the organisation financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
* Provide guidance on functional budgetary performance
* Provides business support on product costing and labour rates, and responsible for the preparation and development of key manufacturing KPI's to support operations management
* Responsible for maintaining system costing information, costing valuations and inventory control management
* Prepare reports, proposals and assisting in contract negotiation as required, including for the use by regulatory authorities and agencies, for compliance and regulations
* Maintain the Internal Controls designed to ensure the Integrity of Financial reporting and safeguarding of Company Assets and remedy of risks and gaps when identified
* Support statutory and internal audit and responsible for ensuring financial compliance and integrity

Qualifications
* Accounting professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) with 5 year's post qualification in a relevant industry
* At least 10 years' experience of applicable financial management experience in progressively responsible assignments, preferably in industrial/ manufacturing companies, and a minimum of 3 years' management experience, leading professionals preferred
* Experience and background in manufacturing and cost accounting desirable
* Strong leadership skills to overcome challenges and achieve results
* This position requires mathematical ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and profitable business as part of the leadership team. The role will manage a team of five in finance including one qualified accountant. This is very much a business facing role where you will work with other department leaders. We can only consider candidates based in the UK with relevant experience for this role.

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