Financial Controller

10588 - Financial Controller / Director Designate Job Spec
Location: Northamptonshire

Summary
Our Client, a highly successful manufacturing & supplier of products based in Northamptonshire, is seeking to recruit a senior Financial Controller on a full-time permanent basis.

The Client is looking for a highly experienced candidate (with a strong background in manufacturing) to oversee control and responsibility for all financial aspects. Project experience is essential! They require a candidate who is self-driven, flexible, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality & business profit. This role has two direct reports.

Working with Paul Mitchell Associates, our Client has requested that the name of the company be kept CONFIDENTIAL, which will only be disclosed upon submission of your CV.


Responsibilities
*Produce all financial reports and issue within required timescales, including the periodic reporting of all key operating indicators to central & local management,
*Maintain a close working relationship with senior team members,
*Projects & fixed assets acquisition/dispersal experience is essential,
*Have full responsibility for cash management policies, including international treasury requirements,
*Ensure corporate budgeting processes are undertaken & reviewed to include forecasts & annual budget prep,
*Monitor & ensure company financial systems are robust, compliant & support current activities and assist future growth,
*Have overall control of the Company's accounting function, including cost & financial accounting,
*Liaise with key Stakeholders including auditors & bank as well as property & legal matters, and ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met,
*Lead, manage & develop the Finance & HR functions / team,
*Performing Company Secretary responsibilities,
*Administration of commercial insurances.


Requirements
*Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or recognised equivalent,
*Experience operating / trading in manufacturing within an international organisation,
*Outstanding management & team leadership experience/skills,
*Excellent knowledge of ERP or similar, MS Office,
*Excellent communication skills,
*On occasion, be willing to travel internationally,
*Be hands-on, flexible, self-driven, results-oriented with a high level of integrity & a positive outlook.


Package
*Salary: competitive (subject to experience) + excellent bonus
*Hours: Full time
*Superb benefits package (available on request)