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Financial Controller Job in Hyde

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

My client is part of a large American group of companies with single business units based in the UK (Hyde) and Italy. The role will require occasional international travel to Italy and USA. They are a manufacturing business and are a global leader in combustion technology.

Financial controller  organizes and directs the financial and administrative functions of the division. This role develops and implements procedures and controls which assure that the accounting objectives and goals of the division, business unit and corporation are attained.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages financial and administrative functions which include Accounting, Billing, and Accounts Payable.
Manages activities to ensure the accuracy of division accounting and financial reporting, integrity of the accounting/financial systems and processes and internal control compliance.
Oversees the division's implementation and ongoing compliance with the internal control documentation and testing requirements.
Initiates, plans, and implements policies and procedures which define and control activities to meet division accounting and administrative goals and enhance the utilization of human resources.
Serves as the Division representative on the Company's external reporting Disclosure Committee.
Participates in and coordinates the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Annual Business Review and Strategic Plan.
Reviews all capital appropriation requests prior to submission for approval to ensure completeness of documentation, compliance with policy and financial justification.
Participates in the evaluation and negotiation of division acquisitions. Coordinates the integration of the acquisition into the business.
Analyzes and interprets financial information to understand the division’s operating performance relative to established objectives and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Reviews with and provides counsel to division and executive management on all division financial matters.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with other Division departments to facilitate an efficient and effective operation.
Coordinates with internal auditors, external auditors and consultant’s responses to recommendations and questions relating to the Division.
Acts as a division liaison to Corporate on financial and administrative areas.
Coordinates with operations management the development of products, projects, and contracts to maximize the effectiveness of their integration into new or existing systems.
Participates in meetings with customers as necessary and responds on various topics such as payment plans/terms, and other specific topics.
Provides to Corporate, in a timely fashion, all information required for normal processing of financial and administrative data and any special requirements or projects.
Monitors the installation and operation of capital expenditures and analyzes actual versus estimated spending and performance.
Oversees the physical inventory (annual and cycle counts) and coordinates the responses to the internal and external auditors.
Analyzes the division’s net identifiable assets (e.g. receivables, inventories, fixed assets, etc.) to ensure that asset levels are appropriate to maximize productivity and Economic Value Added.
Develops and provides financial information (historical and forecasted) for internal and external use.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) or project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
8+ years progressive accounting managerial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Location: Hyde
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Job Title: Financial Controller
Salary: £60000 – £80000/annum
Benefits: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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