Financial Controller
  • England,North West,Cheshire,Cheshire West and Chester
  • full-time
  • Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Financial Controller
Start Feb 2025 - Feb 2026
Work Location: Chester
Certain Advantage are working with a £Multi-Million manufacturing Company near the Chester area. Actively seeking a Financial Controller on a 12 month Sub-Contract basis.
Financial Controller
12 Month Contract
Chester
Responsibilities
*In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
*Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making
*Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks
*Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics
*Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations
*Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)
Skill Set/ Essential
*Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
*Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
*Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset
*Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
*Continuous improvement mindset
Job number 1810701
metapel
Company Details:
Certain Advantage
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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