Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to take full financial control of Giffords Recycling, a subsidiary of Pontrilas Group based in West Bromwich which comes with a competitive remuneration package. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to improve financial performance and processes.

Position Overview:

This is an office based, full time role reporting to local Management and the Group Finance function whilst being a key point of contact for a small finance team. Your ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and exercise initiative whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced finance department is required. This role would suit someone who has previous experience in a position of similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control - Oversee and ensure the accuracy of all ledgers (sales, purchase, nominal), and payroll.

Management Reporting - Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, board reports and weekly forecasts.

Cash Flow Management - Oversee weekly cash-flow forecasts and monthly working capital management.

Operational Excellence - Liaise with operational managers to enhance financial control, develop KPI reporting. Provide insights on project costs and expense drivers, ensuring cost efficiencies.

Process Improvement - Contribute to best practices for financial control and implement and develop financial systems.

Budgeting and Forecasting - Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasting.

Compliance - Manage year-end processes, assist with audits and VAT submissions.

Leadership - Develop and mentor a small finance team.

Ideally you will be:-

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience.

Experience as a Finance Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant in an SME or subsidiary within a Group, ideally as a number one.

Industry background in manufacturing preferred but not essential

Strong financial control and commercial acumen.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Proactive, hands-on and result-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Ability to communicate effectively, challenge, influence and drive change.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person