Interim Financial Controller

Recruiter
Elevation - Accountancy / Finance
Location
Leeds
Salary
250.00 - 300.00 GBP Daily
Posted
17 Feb 2017
Closes
24 Feb 2017
Sectors
Accountancy
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
We are working with a niche manufacturer in the Leeds area, who operate a highly successful business with a turnover of GBP50m.

Due to an internal restructure, we are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to join the business on a 6 month interim basis.

This is a hands-on progressive role responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements, internal management reporting, cash management, tax compliance, accounts payable, payroll, costing and pricing.

The individual should be detail oriented accounting professional who will take responsibility also for external audits, internal controls and financial reports in both UK and US GAAP.

Key responsibilities include:

Management of finance team of 2

Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, year end audit and provide financial reports in accordance with UK and US GAAP

Generate the financial information, analysis and recommendations that provide the management team with dashboard reporting

Develop policies and procedures that provide for proper internal controls and ensure data integrity

Analyse key business metrics like material margins, gross margins, inventory levels, receivable and capital expenditures and make recommendations for improvements

Work collaboratively with the management team on various commercial and business initiatives

Drive continuous improvement and develop new and progressive ways to improve the transparency of financial data

Manage the process of costing for new business, ensuring completeness of costs and appropriate pricing to drive margin improvement

Provide reporting and oversight to the CAPEX process

Maximise the effectiveness of company ERP systems and drive process improvements where possible

Staff development and training

Directly impact working capital improvements through the management of accounts payable, credit and collections and cash management functions

Manage all tax compliance

Assist in the annual budget, financial forecasts

Ad-hoc projects

This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the business at an exciting and challenging time. You must be from a manufacturing background and have a solid understanding of cost /commercial accounting.

The role is to start immediately.

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