Full job descriptionElevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a successful and growing manufacturing business in Sheffield as they look to bring a new Financial Controller in to the team.

The company has been established for over 20 years, has a turnover of approx. £50 Million per annum with exciting growth plans for the future. They have a global presence, operating out of several sites based in Europe and the US. This role will be based at their prestigious offices in Sheffield, offering great facilities and warm, welcoming and supportive work culture. Following the appointment of a new Finance Director who has made the move internally, this newly created role will act as a number 2 role in finance, supporting in the management of a team of 6 in the department. The team consists of 2 management Accountants, 2 Purchase Ledger Clerks, an Accounts Assistant and a Payroll Clerk.

The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: -

• Competitive starting salary (Dependent on experience)
• Non-contributory 15% pension scheme
• Share ownership scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days (increasing with length of service)
• Birthday off as well as additional time off for volunteering work
• Life assurance scheme
• Private healthcare (individual)
• Paycare health plan
• On-site food and catering options
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Initial and ongoing training and support

The working hours are Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm with 30 mins for lunch. The Company operates a flexible working policy, with office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday.

The role of Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial controls, timely and accurate reporting, and smooth period-end and year-end processes. oversight of the team’s development and performance. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the finance director in the day to day management of a team of 6 in finance
• Preparing management accounts, including variance analysis
• Financial performance reviews and providing financial insights to support operational decision making
• Assisting in the preparation and management of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads and regions
• Business partnering with commercial and operations departments
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and preparing reports for senior management
• Costing and analysing stock globally
• Calculating return on investment for proposed projects and capital investment
• Conducting performance analysis including labour, profitability and other operational efficiencies
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, including international transfer pricing
• Production of consolidated group accounts
• Ongoing improvement of existing processes and systems

They are seeking a hands-on, people focussed leader who is proactive and highly organised. The role will work closely with the operations of the business and will work commercially to align finance with business goals. The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experiences:
• Ideally CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA qualified although QBE will also be considered for this role
• Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable (Calculating and analysing direct labour, factory overheads, product costings & interpreting bills of materials)
• Confidence working with multiple IT systems; Power BI (Desirable) and Excel (Essential)
• Previous experience in a leadership role - Focus on engaging and energising team members to consistently deliver results
• Able to adapt to change positively
• An ability to work well both as part of an established team and independently with minimal supervision
• A flexible approach and strong organisational skills
• Good people engagement and communication skills, including communicating with & advising non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to identify improvements and implement them

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join their finance team as we approach an exciting period of change and growth across our global business. There is also progression for the right individual as part of succession planning.

If you are interested in the vacancy, please send in your CV today!