Assistant Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- Uttoxeter, England, Staffordshire
- Salary
- GBP50000 - GBP55000 per annum + + Benefits
- Closing date
- 5 Oct 2022
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- Sector
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Salary band
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- From our office
Job Details
- Commercial opportunity within well known global brand as Assistant Financial Controller
- Ideal for a first time mover making a step from practice into industry
- Up to £55,000 annually + benefits
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are currently partnered with a global manufacturer based in Uttoxeter. This Assistant Financial Controller position will ensure the successful candidate has extensive exposure to senior stakeholders. There is a heavy focus on business partnering in this position and you will be expected to support on the implementation of a range of projects, and forecasting around them.
This is a well known business which is respected in the manufacturing arena. Due to a period of movement and progression internally they are now looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join and support within their Development division. Key deliverables of this Assistant Financial Controller role are building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and being confident in analysing business cases to ensure they are suitable.
This is a great commercial opportunity to join a business which will stand out immediately on your CV! The business really does let the employee carve their own specific career route - hence the reason for this role!
Description
As Assistant Financial Controller, your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Month End Reporting: Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting to Group Finance in line with the Group Accounting Calendar
- Annual budgeting: as per forecast, leading and working with key stakeholders to compile the annual budget for the business
- Promoting cost awareness with the aim of delivering profitability targets across the business
- Supporting the business in their use of SAP with a view to improving process and efficiency
- Key balance sheet account reconciliations
- Variance analysis: analysing actual performance against forecast and budgeted expectation
- Providing detailed commentaries to the Management team
- Monthly Forecasting: leading the forecasting process for the business unit. Working closely with the key stakeholders across the business to update the rolling 12 month forecast
- Managing a small team with day-to-day activities
Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- SAP experience is advantageous but not essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced application knowledge of MS Office suite in particular Excel.
- Experienced working with high volumes and tight deadlines while prioritising workloads
- Key attention to detail and personal/professional accountability
Job Offer
In return, the client is offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus an excellent wider package including company pension scheme, medical insurance, flexible working hours and dental care scheme
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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