Financial Controller Job in ME9, Highsted, Kent

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Financial Controller Job in ME9, Highsted, Kent

Job Description
Radar Recruitment are exclusively partnered with a product-based business in Mid-Kent supporting them in their search for a Financial Controller, reporting into the senior leadership team, you will have overall responsibility for the company financials, day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring the flow of financial information between departments is efficient and impactful.

This is a brand-new role, created to define the route and pace at which finance grows within the organization, the role will suit a hands-on operator who isn’t precious about carrying out more mundane tasks alongside the relevant strategy work, it’s a small, cohesive team and as such we need someone who can match this mentality.

Responsibilities:

* Oversight and ownership of financials including actuals, budgets, forecasts

* Provide financial leadership and direction to the operational finance team

* Long term financial modelling including working capital management and cash control

* Control over capital investment and the completion of investment appraisals to ensure information is available and guidance is provided to the site to prioritise and make decisions regarding capital spend

* Interactions with key customers to ensure all contractual obligations are met

* Lead the monthly reporting requirements to include P&L, Balance Sheet, working capital and key performance ratios including a month end report with commentary.

* Provide an in-depth analysis of monthly results against comparators including the development of product profitability information, inventory forecasts and processes to maximise the output from our working capital.

* Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and system improvements are carried out in identified areas.

* Preparation of long-term financial modelling including balance sheets and cash flows.

* Lead the annual budget, monthly forecasts and monthly management accounting processes

* Responsible for the management of cashflow and all associated activities

* Ensure the monthly capital reporting process is robust and input into forecast capital decision making at the site

* Support with annual audit requirements

Profile:

* Formally Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) QBE options to be considered with significant relevant experience

* Exposure to an operational company is essential, experience in one of the following sectors to be considered: Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Whole and Distribution, Logistics, Food, Retail

* Can demonstrate a genuine desire to operate as part of a close-knit team, is happy to lead from the front, by example and with the purpose of driving forward common and unified practices

* Must have operated at a similar level, minimum Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or Head of Finance

* Ability to train and develop both new and existing members of staff

* Encourages communication and relationships outside of finance, this role will have a significant impact on the value finance has within other departments

* Can maintain a resilient and positive attitude towards challenges, can show positivity and a proactive determination to offer solutions

On Offer:

* Between £70k – £80k basic salary

* Discretionary bonus scheme

* Competitive holiday allowance

* Company pension

* Private medical

* Life assurance

* 4 and 1 hybrid working model

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: ME9, Highsted, Kent
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Highsted
County: Kent
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £70000 – £80000/annum
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