Gleeson are currently recruiting for a Financial controller for a business based in Willenhall. The Financial Controller will have full responsibility for the division who are part of a larger private equity backed group.

responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the local management team to ensure improved awareness of strategic planning and forecasts
Preparation of the budget, quarterly forecasts and medium-term strategy
Ownership and deliver of robust forecasting reports to the Group Finance Director and senior management, with commentary/advise elements.
Explain complex financial information clearly and accurately to non-finance managers in order to drive financial KPI's and compliance across the business.
Support the business in controlling and managing the costs within budget thereby ensuring optimum financial performance
Lead investment appraisal for new business activity
Act as the finance lead, and add value to all business review meetings, making sure the financial performance is understood.
Support the development of reporting & tools used to drive functional Key Performance Indicators, aimed at maximising company performance.

Support the continual improvement of reporting output from controlling team to increase efficiency whilst maintaining/increasing effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualified accountant, either CIMA, ACA or ACCA.
Be able to demonstrate a management level of responsibility and achievement, ability to support and advise at divisional management level.
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of software applications and ERP systems
Ability to work on own initiative and develop proactive solutions to business problems.
People management and leadership skills.
Project management skills.
Good commercial skills and awareness.
Strong Communication Skills

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