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Financial Controller 
Barnstaple 

Up to 65K plus 15% bonus - plus excellent pension and benefits. 

Embark on an exciting journey as the Financial Controller at this thriving Engineering & Manufacturing company. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our clients' multi million pound site, ensuring seamless management of all financial functions. 
With a competitive salary range up to £65, 000, plus 15% bonus as well as high end benefits and a potential for growth within the group, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of our  clients' senior leadership team.

Standout Highlights for the Financial Controller:

Undertake business analysis and advise the local management on business mix, cost structure and capital base.
Initiate and manage projects to improve business control and profitability, prioritising such projects based on business impact.

• Evaluate new suppliers/products/services which enable improvements within the business or which increase the value of their offer to customers.
• Support Line Managers in reducing the costs within their control
• Manage costing systems and ensure that effective business controls are in place to ensure costs are controlled and profit maximised.
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including presentations to the UK Board.
• Use benchmarking information to ensure improvement opportunities within administration and production are identified and acted upon.
• Manage issues relating to auditors and legal advisers.
• Vet all major capital proposals before they are submitted for approval.
• Direct the IT department to ensure that internal systems work accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure debt control is managed, and cash flow maximised.
• Support health and safety initiatives
• Ensure all HFM Health and Safety reporting is accurate
• IT compliance and control

Preferred Requirements of the Financial Controller:
Ability to meet strict deadlines for a multi million pound operation 
Proven experience in forecasting and implementing financial controls
Strong leadership skills to mentor a small team
Familiarity with SAP, HFM/Hyperion and finance and forecasting systems
Commitment to delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis
Awareness and understanding of business and pricing mechanisms and the effect of decision making within the business Preferred Qualifications of the Financial Controller:
Qualified ACCA or CIMA professional or equivalent
Extensive experience within a corporate environment 
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities