Interim Manufacturing Financial Controller

About the Business

An opportunity to be a�Financial Controller for a global company based in Redditch, who really look after their employees. This role gives you a fantastic chance to play a key part in the management of the plant. This is a 3-6 month contract with a high chance of and track record of extension.

Main Duties:

As a�Financial Controller, your main duties include:

• Plant Finance Support: Serve as an integral member of the Plant Finance and Management team, providing support and control for the Redditch plant.


• Reporting Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of corporate and internal reporting, ensuring adherence to timetables, financial integrity, and completeness.


• Month-End Processes: Manage and complete month-end processes, including variance analysis.


• Performance Reporting: Report plant performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis) using Hyperion.


• Budget and Forecast Preparation: Prepare and present budgets and forecasts (profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet).


• Team Management: Manage the Finance team.


• KPI Management: Oversee key KPIs, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable aging, driving improvements and efficiencies.


• Continuous Improvement: Pursue continuous improvements to financial controls and other operational processes within the business.


• Financial Reporting: Handle Judgmental Reserves Schedules and Accrued Liabilities reporting, SOX Testing Reviews, and presentations to the Divisional Financial Controller.


• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews.


• Warranty Provisions: Calculate and provide for warranty exposure.


• Profitability Analysis: Conduct product profitability analysis and reviews.


• Audit Collaboration: Work closely with external auditors for year-end and interim audits, internal audit FOAs, and balance sheet reviews.


• Headcount Review: Review and sign off on headcount.


• Internal Controls: Review, maintain, and implement internal controls, including quarterly SOX testing.


• Team Development: Develop direct report heads to achieve personal and professional goals, supporting the longer-term succession plan.


• Stock-Take Management: Manage two stock-takes annually.


• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Complete ad-hoc tasks as required.

Location / Office / Culture

Based in Redditch, this is a large manufacturing plant and the role reports to a fantastic finance leader who has been with the business a number of years. Hybrid is available.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Fully Qualified Accountant: QBE with strong manufacturing experience may be considered.


• Experience: Demonstrated experience in finance and accounting within a manufacturing or plant setting.


• Mindset: A continuous improvement mindset.


• Audit Experience: Experience in internal audits and control reviews.


• Technical Skills: Proficient in IT, particularly Excel.


• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Pressure Management: Capable of working under pressure and managing multiple, conflicting deadlines.


• Team Focus: Focused on team management and development.

Why Join the business

• Benefits including a bonus and car allowance


• Good training and development

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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