Financial Controller

Site Financial Controller – Manufacturing

Location: Newport

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Elevation Senior Finance is currently looking to recruit a Site Financial Controller on behalf of an Innovative Manufacturing organisation in Newport.

If you are a commercially focused accountant with a passion for operations and being involved in the wider business, then this is a fantastic and exciting opportunity in a fast-growing Manufacturing business that is set for continual growth over the next few years.

This is a fast-paced role that will form a crucial link between finance and the wider business. Producing the month-end results, whilst ensuring the board receives value-adding management reports which drive decision-making.

Working closely with the senior leadership team to increase the company’s efficiency and deliver optimal performance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of the SLT providing visible leadership and contributing to the running of the site
• Ensure input into costings is accurate and within agreed timescales
• Identify opportunities for business improvement
• Optimise site financial performance with a particular focus on operational conversion including direct labour, waste and fixed costs by providing support and challenge to the site and budget holders
• Lead the process for a robust site budget/forecasting process including communication within the site leadership team and stakeholders
• Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations for improving profitability and cost efficiency
• Review key spend variances on a monthly basis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall business efficiency
• Oversee financial aspects of various projects, including capex, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on project financial performance
• Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Take ownership of the sites internal control environment to ensure that identified risks are addressed
• Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through monthly detailed reviews and maintaining a detailed knowledge of balance sheet items including risks and opportunities

Elevation Accountancy & Finance would be keen to speak with candidates with the following skills and experiences:

• CIMA, ACCA OR ACA Qualified
• Recent relevant experience in Manufacturing or FMCG
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Commercial and operational decision support
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel

Elevation Accountancy & Finance is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from Ledger Clerks through to Financial Directors. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you.