Financial Controller

Lord Accounting & Finance; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Chester is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial information and support strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have hands-on finance experience in a manufacturing environment and the ability to influence senior management. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in the company's strategic direction and success, with significant investment backing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in financial reporting and planning.
• Strong strategic and operational thinking.

Responsibilities

• Produce and consolidate financial information for the Group.
• Support management board in strategic decision-making.
• Oversee financial and strategic planning systems.

Skills

Hands-on finance experience

Computer literacy

Ability to influence across levels

Tools

ERP system (SAP)

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Director and leading a dedicated finance team, you will be responsible for the production, consolidation and delivery of financial information at both subsidiary and Group level. This will include providing forecasts and meeting statutory requirements as well as overseeing the continued development of the company’s financial and strategic planning systems. This is an exciting and hugely enjoyable role, joining a high calibre senior executive team, overseeing significant levels of investment and playing a key role in determining the businesses future strategic direction and commercial success.

The Person

This is a role offering tremendous scope and opportunity, combining the need for a practical, hands-on finance professional, prepared to tackle fundamental operational issues, with the experience and credibility to support the management board in their pursuit of greater market share and profitability. “Hands on” and computer literate, you will have gained your finance experience working within a fast moving, manufacturing environment where you will have demonstrated an ability to anticipate and meet the changing needs of a fast growing business, working closely with the senior team to provide insight and clarity, influencing at all levels, from the shop floor to the boardroom. Experience of an ERP system implementation, ideally SAP is desirable

The Company

With a passionate commitment to innovation, significant investment in new products, technology and skills, together with the flexibility to respond rapidly to changing customer needs – these are just some of the strengths that have made our client a highly profitable, market leader serving a prestigious portfolio of national and international customers. Keen to capitalise on considerable new business opportunities, they are looking to appoint an entrepreneurial and ambitious Financial Controller to join their senior management team and support them through a period of tremendous growth and opportunity.

How to Apply

So, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity to play a significant role in the strategic direction and future success of a highly profitable market leader enjoying considerable levels of investment – then look no further.

Please submit your full CV, quoting reference number 10133