Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Beccles

Working Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Free electric car charging – ample charge points
• Sick Pay (after 12 months employment)
• Workwear supplied twice yearly: Polo Shirt, Sweatshirt + 1 off Jacket
• PPE Supplied
• Paid breaks
• Free parking
• Company social events
• Company values reward scheme – vouchers
• Sausage Roll Tuesday (non–meat option available)

The PCE GROUP of Companies provide cutting edge automated solutions to global markets, spanning a variety of industry sectors, including Medical/Ocular and Pharmaceutical.

With over 60 years' experience in providing bespoke turnkey automation, ranging from stand–alone machines to fully integrated high throughput cells. We pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the complete in–house solution – from design to delivery.

The Role – Financial Controller:

Ensure that all accounting records are appropriately kept and comply with accounting standards and legislation. Duties includes coordinating and managing the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, preparing monthly statements and other regular financial reports. It's also a role where you must ensure your finance team operates with a robust control environment and being the go–to contact for all external auditors.

As a senior role, the Financial Controller will contribute to the financial strategy of a business and will be pivotal in the development of all internal control policies and procedures in the company. You will be expected to work alongside other senior leadership team members to provide a strong financial base to support a fast–growing business to maintain & improve profitability. You will contribute to ensuring all financial systems are fit for purpose and quickly identify potential areas for improvement.

Responsibilities – Financial Controller:

The following list is an indication of roles and responsibilities you will be expected to undertake within our organisation. The list is not exhaustive and intended as guidance only.

Reporting to the Managing Director the Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• Management of all aspects of financial reporting & controls.
• Working with senior managers, to continue with ERP/MRP implementation & improvement.
• Coordinating the preparation of budget, financial forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Preparing and publishing all monthly/periodic financial reports & explain variances.
• Improve/ develop a monthly financial report with business KPI's.
• Oversee VAT & Customs requirements.
• Improvement of business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls.
• Financial management of a major building project.
• Produce supporting financial & technical report for R & D Tax credit'.
• Set up & oversee financial reporting for a new European subsidiary.
• Overseeing the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required.
• Support the business with the financial strategy and decision–making processes.

Requirements – Financial Controller:

The following list is an indication of the skills that the successful candidate will possess, in fulfilment of the position:

• Qualified ACCA / CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience of ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing business– preferably in engineering.
• Knowledge of Customs compliance & European subsidiaries post Brexit.
• Financial management of a major building Capital Project.
• Knowledge & experience of large project costing & revenue recognition.
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem–solving skills.
• Have strong personal and communication skills alongside confident leadership, mentoring and project management skills.
• Show a strong business acumen, and the ability to influence people at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

General requirements:

• Liaising with Suppliers and Customers.
• All–round proficiency in communication.
• Maintaining a clean paper free working environment.
• Keeping up to date with Company procedures and news.
• Understanding and working with the Company's Core values.
• Compliance with security procedures and health & safety.
• Compliance with PCE Automations QMS