Interim Head of Finance

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Tewkesbury is looking for a Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. This role involves driving accounting practices, managing a team, and participating in budgeting and forecasting activities. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified Accountant with relevant experience in the manufacturing sector and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and 3-4 years relevant experience.
• Strong experience in financial modelling and technical accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices.
• Manage staff and oversee financial statements preparation.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and efficiency improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial modelling

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

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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