Interim Head of Finance

Hays PLC; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract in Tewkesbury. The role involves improving accounting practices, managing a team, and overseeing the audit process, with a salary ranging from £70,000 to £77,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and relevant experience.
• 3-4 years in relevant roles.
• Experience in manufacturing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting practices.
• Prepare financial statements focusing on Trial balance and P&L.
• Guide management accountant in monthly management information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial modelling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Interim Financial Controller - 6 month contract

Established manufacturing business based in Tewkesbury - 6 month contract

Job Description

• Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices.
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Business case modelling
• Costings
• Head statutory Audit process
• Month end - preparation of Financial statements (Trial balance and P&L focus)
• Guiding assistant management accountant in preparation, analysis of monthly management information
• Guiding & supervising working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts.
• Pro-actively participate in planning sessions, forecasts and annual Budget exercise.
• Manage staff (12) on a day-to-day basis, including performance reviews.
• To act as a general supporting resource to the line manager in ensuring that the accounting and financial control measures adopted by the company are of an acceptably high standard.
• Other ad-hoc projects relating to efficiency and productivity improvements.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified Accountant with either ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with 3-4 years relevant experience.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and good experience in financial modelling
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, previous experience in a manufacturing sector advantageous

What's on offer
The Financial Controller is paying up to £70,000 - 77,000 plus other benefits

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