Interim Head of Finance

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

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Tewkesbury is seeking a Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. The role involves continuous improvement of accounting practices, budgeting, and managing staff, with a salary range of £70,000 to £77,000. The candidate must be a fully qualified Accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in financial modelling.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with 3-4 years relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in financial modelling and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement of accounting practices.
• Prepare Financial statements focused on Trial balance and P&L.
• Manage a team of 12 for daily operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial modelling

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

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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
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

Manufacturing
Tewkesbury
Hands on Controller

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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