Financial Controller

March 17, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Financial Controller

Company: Michael Page

Job description: Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Controller to cover a maternity leave of circa 15 months.

The role is varied and includes:* Own and manage both the monthly management accounting routines and the annual

forecasting and budgeting process.

  • Review business processes within the Finance function; identify and drive

improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

  • Responsible for the submission of the statutory accounts in a timely and

accurate manner.

  • Work with Government agencies in applications for grants.
  • Monitor closely the financial impacts of volatile movements in the energy market.
  • Oversee the annual product costing process in SAP.
  • Support customer, segment, and branch profitability processes.
  • Provide accurate information to the Group Business Support team in relation to

monthly results reporting and ad-hoc analysis.

  • Work together with the various support teams in Poland to drive improved efficiency.
  • Ensure minimum controls are maintained within the Architectural business and have

full responsibility for compliance.

  • Drive improvements in working capital through the careful management, reporting,

and forecasting of inventories, receivables, and payables. Support working capital

steering committees as required.

  • Report on major capex projects and monitor expenditure to ensure that senior

management are kept informed of significant deviations to plan.

Prestigious business with a long standing history|Varied Financial Control Position

Ideally you will be:

  • CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA qualified or equivalent
  • Proficiency in SAP
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Reputable, leading player in the industrial and manufacturing sector, employing over 20,000 people worldwide.

  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Flexibility in hours
  • Hybrid working
  • Circa £65,000 salary
  • 25 days holiday per annum plus declared public holidays.
  • Up to 25% of basic salary (based on business targets)
  • Company Sickness Benefit Scheme)
  • Long term contract circa 15 -18 months

Expected salary: £60000 per year

Location: United Kingdom

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