Job Title: Group Financial Controller
Location: Armagh, Production/Manufacturing Company
We are seeking a commercially experienced Group Financial Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and 3-5 years' post-qualified experience in Production or Manufacturing.
The Role:
* Fully qualified accountant with experience within the Manufacturing/Production Industry.
* Finalise and present the monthly management accounts, both on a consolidated and individual basis for all companies.
* Develop the monthly management accounts to be representative of profit and loss.
* Weekly cost reviews of all companies, providing projections, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
* Preparation and development of the annual budgeting cycles, including reviewing margins and product lines.
* Manage the company cash flow and AP function.
* Improve current accounting procedures, reinforce new controls and processes to ensure more timely and accurate accounts reporting.
* Oversee the production & development of current KPI reports on sales and products, ensuring they reach management each week in timely manner.
* Assist in the production of the annual Statutory Financial Statements for all companies within the group and assist in managing the year end consolidation process for auditor and the banks.
* Maintain a working relationship with Revenue and HMRC authorities to support VAT & Corporation tax compliance.
* Finalise all VAT returns and ensure submissions are on time.
* Assist in the preparation of Research & Development Claim for both ROI and NI Companies.
* Recruit, manage and Mentor all members of the accounts team, developing staff through the company's growth.
* Overseeing Payroll procedures and assisting when cover is needed.
* Oversea the Stock/Inventory staff with a view to implementing an EPR System.
* Liaising with the PO in terms of the levy reconciliation and grand aid available.
You:
* Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or QBE equivalent) and up to date on current accounting standards and practices.
* Experience within the Manufacturing/Production Industry.
* Good communication and networking skills across all levels.
* Able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making and a hands-on approach.
* Proven ability to develop and improve working procedures and processes.
* Highly organised and efficient with ability to work under pressure, manage a diverse and competing workload ensuring deadlines are met.
* IT literate, and proficient in Sage 50 accounts and Excel.
Requirements:
* Flexible with relation to travel to meetings as and when required.