Site Financial Controller

AFR Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate benefits

Wellbeing focus

Career development

Job summary

AFR Consulting, a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing business in the UK, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead a small finance team, deliver timely management information, and drive financial controls across multiple sites. The role requires CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification and a track record of managing change in a manufacturing environment.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX review, and reporting, while building strong stakeholder relationships and contributing to cost reduction

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Experience in a multisite manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving change and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team responsible for AP, AR and management accounts production.
• Provide monthly MI including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow; monitor working capital.

Skills

Team leadership

Management accounting

MI reporting

ERP systems

Data analysis

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

ERP software

Excel

BI tools

Job description

This FMCG manufacturing business is part of a global group that works closely with its customers to provide innovative products. The UK division has grown organically in recent years and is now restructuring to consolidate other sites into their Lancashire operation. As part of this process they are looking to strengthen the finance department with the addition of an experienced Financial Controller to manage a team, provide MI to support decision making and maintain an effective financial control environment. The role would suit an individual with previous experience of going through change, preferably in a fast paced multisite manufacturing environment.

The key responsibilities for this position will include:

• Management of a small team responsible for AP, AR and production of management accounts
• Monthly reporting of full MI, including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliation
• Review and analysis of performance against budget and strategic plan
• Financial review and reporting on CAPEX investments and business related projects
• Management of working capital and cashflow
• Identify operational efficiency and cost reduction opportunities
• Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards
• Implement and maintain financial controls and process improvement
• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting
• First contact point for auditors and external advisors
• Building credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Developing ad hoc reports and analysis when required

System implementation and improvement experience would be highly beneficial to this role as they have recently gone live with a new ERP system so there will be an ongoing need to develop and improve reporting to suit the needs of the business. Extensive data analysis experience coupled with strong technical knowledge would be highly advantageous along with the ability to confidently communicate financial concepts to colleagues at all levels in the organisation. Applicants for this role must be CIMA/ACCA or ACA qualified with previous experience at Financial Controller / Finance Manager level, ideally gained within a decent size manufacturing / plant environment.

In this role you will benefit from working with a high calibre Finance Director and being exposed to a leadership team of recognised industry experts. Culturally the business is very employee wellbeing focused and they can offer a structured development path along with a range of attractive corporate benefits.