Financial Controller
The Financial Controller is essential in overseeing financial reporting, plant operations, and budgetary controls across various sites. The Financial Controller ensures adherence to statutory regulations, tax compliance, and Group reporting guidelines, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and cost optimisation.
Company: Kingsley Consulting are partnered with a leading organisation within the manufacturing sector, offering a unique opportunity for a skilled Financial Controller. The role operates across multiple sites in the UK, supporting the financial and operational strategies of the business while maintaining rigorous financial controls.
Role Overview: The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in managing financial reporting processes, supporting the Operations and Plant Managers in cost analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role requires regular travel between sites and the ability to collaborate across departments to meet financial objectives and deadlines.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports in line with Group formats.Provide monthly commentary and variance analysis on financial results against the budget.
Generate monthly plant reports, including direct labour variance, departmental spending, and material usage, to support decision-making.
Assist Operations and Plant Managers with the periodic update of standard costs in the bill of materials.
Oversee treasury activities, including cash flow reporting and managing balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain fixed asset registers and report on capital expenditure.
Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and strong inventory control.
Manage VAT returns and liaise with auditors during internal and external audit processes.
Support the preparation of financial budgets, working with various departments to validate and consolidate budgetary data.
Experience & Skills RequiredSignificant experience in a leadership role within health and safety, preferably in the construction industry.
Finance degree or equivalent qualification (CIMA/ACCA).
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Excellent time management with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools.
Experience with standard costing and inventory control.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.
What's on Offer:This role offers a dynamic and engaging opportunity to contribute to a well-established organisation. With exposure to multiple sites and the ability to influence financial processes, the position provides room for career development, as well as the chance to work within a flexible hybrid model.
Package: Negotiable Salary, hours flexible between 7am-7pm.Location: Creswell, Derbyshire. Hybrid
Diversity & Inclusion:Kingsley Consulting operates an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.
Contact Details:
For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Elliott on; Office: 01327 227320
Mobile: 07572 908913
Email: elliott.barnes-ward@kingsleyconsult.co.uk