Assistant Financial Controller - Cheshire
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- Crewe, Cheshire
- Salary
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Posted
- 01 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 29 Mar 2018
- Ref
- 1487617
- Sectors
- Banking & Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Title: Assistant Financial Controller (Commercial Finance)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Location: South Cheshire
Post type: Permanent
Client is an established and growing organisation that holds an enviable position in a lucrative, growing global market. The business currently operates within 12 countries, and is continuing its international expansion via acquisition. The commitment to the Long-term investments makes this an excellent organisation to grow your career.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the accounts team in a varied and challenging role and be part of a team driving strategic and operational decision making.
Main Responsibilities
* Ownership of key Volume and Margin Reconciliations in order to understand business performance and ensure operations are working effectively
* Develop Business Partner relationships with European Country Managers, becoming a focal point for communications and queries
* Identification of business risks and performance of monthly control procedures including Purchase Reconciliations
* Commercial review and analysis of customer margins, and ability to clearly and concisely explain variances to key stakeholders
* Production of weekly Management Reporting and analysis
* Production and presentation of monthly performance analysis
* Involvement in business improvement projects, as directed and as identified autonomously
* Develop and implement strong controls and procedures within the finance area, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business.
* Ad-hoc tasks to support the team
* Management and supervision of team member(s)
* Helping to pass on your experience and knowledge to graduate trainees, thus maintaining the continuing ethos of the company to improve and promote within
Successful Candidate:
* Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
* Educated to degree level, minimum 2:1.
* High energy and dynamic individual
* Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate and influence people at all levels within the business
* Strong technical accounting skills
* Advanced Excel skills - including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V-Look Up
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of fostering strong working relationships within the finance team and across the organisation.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Show an impressive attitude and not only take full responsibility for their duties but are enthusiastic to take on new challenges which will develop their own career.
Desirable Skills/Aptitude required:
* Experience of managing / supervising a finance team
* Experience of working within a fast growing business environment
* Experience of managing projects in the management accounting arena, specifically those designed to improve and streamline processes
* Experience of Sage, Oracle financials or similar accounting systems.
* Knowledge of another language
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, reviewed annually based on performance.
* Annual bonus linked to achievement of set objectives.
* Group life insurance policy 4x basic salary.
* 22 days holiday, increasing 1 day each year to a maximum of 25 days.
* Subsidised gym membership.
* Auto - enrolment pension scheme
* Working in a high profile prestigious firm listed on "The Times Fast track companies list"
* Working within a large finance department of over 100 people including high quality peers and colleagues.
* Opportunities to further develop your own career via internal leadership programs.
* Supportive environment that encourages opportunities for self-development. Those with the correct output and attitude will be rewarded financially as well as securing rapid promotion
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Location: South Cheshire
Post type: Permanent
Client is an established and growing organisation that holds an enviable position in a lucrative, growing global market. The business currently operates within 12 countries, and is continuing its international expansion via acquisition. The commitment to the Long-term investments makes this an excellent organisation to grow your career.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the accounts team in a varied and challenging role and be part of a team driving strategic and operational decision making.
Main Responsibilities
* Ownership of key Volume and Margin Reconciliations in order to understand business performance and ensure operations are working effectively
* Develop Business Partner relationships with European Country Managers, becoming a focal point for communications and queries
* Identification of business risks and performance of monthly control procedures including Purchase Reconciliations
* Commercial review and analysis of customer margins, and ability to clearly and concisely explain variances to key stakeholders
* Production of weekly Management Reporting and analysis
* Production and presentation of monthly performance analysis
* Involvement in business improvement projects, as directed and as identified autonomously
* Develop and implement strong controls and procedures within the finance area, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business.
* Ad-hoc tasks to support the team
* Management and supervision of team member(s)
* Helping to pass on your experience and knowledge to graduate trainees, thus maintaining the continuing ethos of the company to improve and promote within
Successful Candidate:
* Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
* Educated to degree level, minimum 2:1.
* High energy and dynamic individual
* Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate and influence people at all levels within the business
* Strong technical accounting skills
* Advanced Excel skills - including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V-Look Up
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of fostering strong working relationships within the finance team and across the organisation.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Show an impressive attitude and not only take full responsibility for their duties but are enthusiastic to take on new challenges which will develop their own career.
Desirable Skills/Aptitude required:
* Experience of managing / supervising a finance team
* Experience of working within a fast growing business environment
* Experience of managing projects in the management accounting arena, specifically those designed to improve and streamline processes
* Experience of Sage, Oracle financials or similar accounting systems.
* Knowledge of another language
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, reviewed annually based on performance.
* Annual bonus linked to achievement of set objectives.
* Group life insurance policy 4x basic salary.
* 22 days holiday, increasing 1 day each year to a maximum of 25 days.
* Subsidised gym membership.
* Auto - enrolment pension scheme
* Working in a high profile prestigious firm listed on "The Times Fast track companies list"
* Working within a large finance department of over 100 people including high quality peers and colleagues.
* Opportunities to further develop your own career via internal leadership programs.
* Supportive environment that encourages opportunities for self-development. Those with the correct output and attitude will be rewarded financially as well as securing rapid promotion