Broster Buchanan Ltd
Peterborough, UK
Feb 19, 2019
We are recruiting for a Group Financial Controller for a really interesting manufacturing business based in Peterborough who have been through a significant period of change. The Group Financial Controller will have responsibility for all of the financial performance of several sites, reporting into the Finance Director, with three direct reports based remotely and a number of reports at the head office. You must be happy to be in a hands on role offering mentoring to the team whilst helping to drive and build the group strategy. The Group Financial Controller position will be an experienced finance professional with a background in manufacturing with a blend of group reporting, operational and commercial experience which has been developed within a multi-site manufacturing business, ideally within an organisation who hold relationships with major retailers. The Group Financial Controller must be comfortable communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders including production managers, sales and marketing and the commercial teams through to the Finance Director and the board members. The business has been through a substantial period of change which has seen a number of significant changes which will enable the organisation to grow over the coming years in what is a very competative market. The ideal candidate will need a thorough understanding of the challenges within an operational finance team and how this will link to improving production processes that need to be balanced against those faced by the commercial teams. The Role will be responsible for: Managing the businesses budgeting and forecasting. Producing accurate and on time financial and management reporting for the management team and the board. Managing a small finance team both locally and in the various sites. Help with the development of processes and systems for a more efficient finance function. Managing the group treasury function which will include all cash management, banking covenants and cashflow management. Managing the year end audit and production of the statutory accounts. To apply for this role you will need to be: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with multi-site manufacturing experience Team management experience ideally within different locations. High level of attention to detail Excellent communication style with experience of liaising at all levels within the business. Experience of using Excel to a detailed level and use of a large ERP system.