Site Financial Controller

Flex Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company located in Warrington is looking for a Site Financial Controller. This role involves managing the finance department, preparing financial reports, and advising on profitability improvement strategies. Applicants should have a relevant degree, 7-8 years of experience in finance, and strong people management skills. The position offers flexible and hybrid working options, along with multiple employee benefits to support professional development.

Benefits

Continuous training

33 days holidays

Hybrid working

Pension and life assurance scheme

Funding for education and training

Qualifications

• Around 7-8 years of related experience in finance or accounting.
• Background in manufacturing/cost accounting preferred.
• ACCA, CIMA, US GAAP trainings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance department with two direct reports.
• Prepare reports summarizing business activity and financial position.
• Evaluate complex profit plans and financial statements.
• Lead internal/external audits and align on corporate accounting policies.

Skills

People management skills

Fluent English

Education

BSc/MSc degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Site Financial Controller located in Warrington, UK. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, the Site Financial Controller as MT member of the site advises management on financial performance, identifies trends, recommends cost‑saving or profit‑generating opportunities, risks and profitability improvement strategies.

What a typical day looks like:

• The Site Financial Controller manages the finance department consisting of eleven (international) colleagues, with two direct reports (finance manager and the collection/AP manager). Reporting into the Regional Finance Director.
• Responsible for 5 UK reporting entities including a dormant pension
• As part of management team works closely with the General Manager
• Establishes or recommends to management strategies, objectives and policies for company
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations, including new business quote appraisals.
• Follows up the work of Finance Team. Guides, supports them in order to develop their skills as their functional leader. Also work closely together with GBS, our global business service center in India.
• Directs preparation of budgets, forecasts, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification
• Evaluates complex profit plans, operating records and financial statements
• Provides (program) management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
• Advises management on desirable operational adjustments, identifying trends and recommends improvements accordingly. Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities, risks and profitability improvement strategies
• Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance
• Lead internal/external audits, align on corporate accounting policies and procedures, SOX‑compliance, internal controls and prepare Tax reportings.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• BSc/MSc degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience
• Around 7-8 years of related experience
• A background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred
• ACCA, CIMA, US GAAP trainings preferred
• Very good people management skills
• Fluent and confident English
• Eligible to work in the UK

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
• 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension and life assurance scheme
• Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme - employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace
• Supportive and flexible culture
• Challenging assignments
• Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Category

Finance

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