Financial Controller

Your new company
Our client, a manufacturing business based in East Kilbride, has an opportunity for a Financial Controller.
Your new role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a key role as part of the site management team.
Your responsibilities will be varied and will include:

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the finance department, managing and developing a small team of staff
All aspects of financial management related to the site ensuring robust financial control
Prepare and publish monthly management accounts to group deadlines
Provide analysis on overhead/costing/sales/margin performance and using this to instigate improvement activities.
Budgeting and forecasting
Ensure that the Company's internal controls are suitable, effective, and operational.
Work closely with the senior management team to provide analysis and financial advice in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions and contract negotiations.
Ensure that the Company's cost tables for pricing, stock valuation, and customer profitability are up to date and relevant.
Liaise with a range of external stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers and auditors on financial related matters.
Providing meaningful analysis and insight to support strategic objectives
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a professionally qualified Accountant with previous manufacturing sector experience. Inventory management and stock accounting experience
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse and provide meaningful MI to support decision-making
Previous staff management experience

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to join a well established and thriving business A key role as part of a high-performing and collaborative site management team
• The opportunity to influence decision-making and drive efficiency
• A competitive salary of up to 70,000
• Pension
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Benefits package including a discretionary bonus
• Healthcare support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to work 1 day a week from home A company which is committed to sustainable manufacturing An employer focussed on doing the right thing with strong social values and commitment to giving back
• Excellent opportunity for career progression

What you need to do now
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