This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a manufacturing and distribution business that is a subsidiary of a significant international group. With responsibility for overseeing the financial and control and reporting of two entities (combined turnover c£30m) you will be the trusted finance business partner to the local leadership team whilst also meeting group reporting requirements.
Reporting to the Managing Director (and with a dotted line report into the Group FD) this site based role (some hybrid working may be possible) your remit will include the following:
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Leading and developing a finance team of 6 staff
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Preparation of monthly management accounts, including financial analysis and KPI reports
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Presentation of key financial information at senior leadership meetings to support business decisions and hi-light opportunities for margin improvement
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Playing a key role in management meetings
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Responsible for budgeting and forecasting
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Cashflow management and forecasts
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Statutory reporting including financial statements and VAT returns
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Stock reporting and analysis, working closely with the management team to ensure excellent stock management
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The principal contact for external auditors
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Development of processes (potentially including the use of AI) to enhance efficiency and improve the quality of financial insights
The successful candidate will possess the following experience and attributes:
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Qualified accountant with a high level of commercial acumen
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Prior experience of undertaking or supporting a similar level role within a group environment
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Manufacturing experience will be advantageous – candidate must have stock management / reporting experience and ideally a good knowledge of costing
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Great communication and influencing skills
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Able to lead and develop a team
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Deadline driven with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks in order to meet local and group reporting requirements
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Enthusiastic about developing processes and systems to improve efficiency
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IT savvy with excellent Excel skills
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package along with a great opportunity to play a key role as part of the leadership team. The role also presents future career development and promotion prospects.
Candidates must possess the right to work in the UK on a permanent full time employment basis and also live within the South West of the UK
