Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Port of Tyne
- Location
- South Wales
- Salary
- £60,000 plus benefits
- Posted
- 03 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 03 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Accountancy, Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Controller
Based south Wales
c£60,000 plus benefits
Design Group UK is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of cards, crackers, and wrapping paper for customers around the world. Part of the AIM-listed IG Design Group Plc (£237m turnover) this business unit and its c350 employees operate from its state-of-the-art manufacturing and design facility in south Wales. The business is profitable, growing, and has benefited from significant recent investment in its manufacturing capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a progressive and ambitious finance professional to join a high-performing organisation as deputy to the Finance Director.
The Role
- Reporting to, and deputising for, the Finance Director, lead a team of nine to ensure the day-to-day financial activities of the business are properly managed and delivered.
- Ensure the highest standards of delivery of management accounts, budgets and forecasts, statutory audits and key business projects as required.
- Act as a true “business partner”, adding significant value to business performance by developing and communicating insightful management information.
The Candidate
- Graduate calibre, fully qualified accountant (ACA desirable) with at least 3 years subsequent experience working in industry. A background in FMCG or manufacturing would be advantageous.
- Strong people management and communication skills, with experience of leading small teams and of building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A motivated self-starter who operates to the highest professional standards.
To find out more or to download a candidate brief containing application instructions, please click on the ‘apply’ button below.