Founded by a leading industry expert, this company specializes in the development and manufacture of niche products and has recently invested heavily in technology and research. This has enabled them to become one of the market leaders in their field while also maintaining strong profit margins. To support planned strategic expansion, they would like to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller on an interim basis for 3-6 months with a view to becoming permanent.
Role
The ideal candidate for this position would be available at short notice and possess previous experience in a financial management role in a growing SME. Manufacturing / Engineering sector experience would be advantageous, as their production processes are very specialized and require careful monitoring and control of raw materials. The role will carry responsibility for a small finance / admin team, so it will be very hands-on and will include:
Producing the management accounts and board reports Preparing cash flow forecasts to tight reporting deadlines Creating budgets and reviewing performance Developing KPIs and improving reports Review and implementation of cost reduction strategies Management of cash flow, controlling expenditure / cost Investment / CAPEX appraisals Controlling all transactional activity Preparation of statutory accounts, tax, VAT & HMRC matters Managing external relationships with banks and auditors Collaborating across the business to support financial performance
You will be joining a close-knit management team consisting largely of sales and technical experts, so the ability to convey financial matters in a clear and concise manner is essential, along with a flair for understanding production and warehousing systems. The role will report into the MD, and you will also get exposure to a part-time FD who has a wealth of experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or alternatively a Finance Manager / strong management accountant looking to step up. Please apply now for immediate consideration. Immediate availability / short notice period preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Role
The ideal candidate for this position would be available at short notice and possess previous experience in a financial management role in a growing SME. Manufacturing / Engineering sector experience would be advantageous, as their production processes are very specialized and require careful monitoring and control of raw materials. The role will carry responsibility for a small finance / admin team, so it will be very hands-on and will include:
Producing the management accounts and board reports Preparing cash flow forecasts to tight reporting deadlines Creating budgets and reviewing performance Developing KPIs and improving reports Review and implementation of cost reduction strategies Management of cash flow, controlling expenditure / cost Investment / CAPEX appraisals Controlling all transactional activity Preparation of statutory accounts, tax, VAT & HMRC matters Managing external relationships with banks and auditors Collaborating across the business to support financial performance
You will be joining a close-knit management team consisting largely of sales and technical experts, so the ability to convey financial matters in a clear and concise manner is essential, along with a flair for understanding production and warehousing systems. The role will report into the MD, and you will also get exposure to a part-time FD who has a wealth of experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or alternatively a Finance Manager / strong management accountant looking to step up. Please apply now for immediate consideration. Immediate availability / short notice period preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr
