Financial Controller

Job DescriptionMy client is a global leader in their field, with a workforce nearing 40,000 with a presence in 30 countries.Supporting operations at the Bradford site, the key focus of this role will be to partner with the site directors and senior management team to continue to grow the business by providing financial insight and input into all areas of decision making.You will ensure all aspects of the Finance function run smoothly, all accounting deadlines are met, suppliers are paid correctly, customers are accurately invoiced, and all management information is prepared and collated in accordance with the Groups reporting schedules and policies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESManagement of the finance and admin team in BradfordPreparation of monthly management accounts and year end accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specified deadlinesCollation of detailed annual budget and quarterly forecasts in cooperation with local managementPreparing monthly flash forecasts on a weekly basisProviding local management with analysis and information to enable them to run the site appropriatelyPreparation of monthly board reports and associated commentaryEnsuring that all relevant daily/weekly management reports are generated and reviewed, and corrective action taken where necessary (e.g. stock, consignment ledger, credit note and daily profit reports)Monitoring of debtors ledger, creditors ledger and bank accounts, ensuring these are controlled in an appropriate manner to protect the Company’s assetsEnsuring cash is handled appropriately and properly safeguardedEnsuring the site adheres to the Company’s policies and procedures and necessary corrective action is taken where requiredSupporting the Head of Finance-Wholesale, where requiredFinancial ManagementBookkeeping and recordingManage the finance and admin team and resources such that high standards of service are maintained, adequate control procedures exist and reporting of accounting information is timely and accurateEnsure that the site and business have suitable systems, processes and procedures to accurately capture all financial transactions and exert strong financial control over all business activitiesReporting processesEnsure the financial and statistical reporting processes are accurate, timely and pertinentAnalysis of resultsFinancial and statistical performance must not only be reported accurately and promptly but in addition such performance must be analysed and reviewed with key features extracted and reported to the Head of Finance Wholesale for attentionTreasury managementTreasury management is paramount in ensuring the Group achieves all banking targets and that current and projected bank balances are in line with Group targets and needsForeign currency managementCash managementCredit control is inextricably bound with cash management. The FC must constantly review levels of credit given and taken and ensure Group guidelines are achievedManagement of supplier payment terms and adherence to policiesAudit processesEnsure that all internal processes are in line with both internal and external audit guidelinesLocal management of internal and external audits and provision of timely evidenceCommercial ManagementCommercial control will be exercised primarily through interpretation and measurement of results with a view to identifying areas for management attention, this will involve:Budgets & ForecastsThe FC will be expected to organise and control the site forecasting and budgeting processes. The emphasis will be on constructing realistic and achievable forecasts and budgets backed by such logic and action plans as appropriate to give those targets credibility.Risks and OpportunitiesIdentify risks and opportunities to the budget or forecast, and work with the local management team to put actions in place to mitigate risks and maximise opportunitiesCommercial ReviewEvaluation of new business and growth opportunities to ensure that contracts are correctly costed and priced to generate acceptable profit marginsEnsure that all legal agreements and contracts protect the business appropriatelyInterpretation of resultsForecasts and budgets will have been thoroughly reviewed and agreed by the site leadership team, together with their supporting action plans. Thereafter it will be the responsibility of the FC to ensure that actual results are measured against the appropriate target. The FC will be expected to analyse and interpret all financial and statistical reports with a view to key issues identified by such analysis and interpretation.Business ReviewsPeriodic Regional / Site / Business operational reviewsAnalytical reviewsFinancial modellingBusiness analysis and interpretation should be provided to assist in the review of business performance and prospects. Such research will be available to the DFC such that they can agree key areas within a business that demand management attention and action.The FC will be a key player in the evaluation of plans and developments. The FC will assist with the integration of acquisitions when necessary.ABOUT YOUGood communication skills and ability to build strong business relationships at all levelsExperienced in balancing insight, support and challengeAbility to implement control processes and procedures and exert strong financial control over business activitiesCommitted to the delivery of quality reporting and management informationCapable of applying attention to detail and accuracyAbility to demonstrate broad commercial acumen and good analytical skillsExcellent organisational skills / Flexibility essentialAbility to use own initiative and to adapt to changes in the industryPeople management skills including the ability to motivate, monitor performance and develop employee competence through delegation and trainingEXPERIENCEA minimum of 5 years’ financial management experienceSuccessful track record within a fast-moving environmentPeople management experienceExperience of assisting with change managementQUALIFICATIONSQualified accountant and at least 5 years’ experience in a Financial Controller role managing a team
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