Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to recruiting a Finance Manager for an £18 Million turnover manufacturing business in Brigg. They are part of a larger group with has over 13 sites globally and headquartered in the US. The purpose of this role is to have ownership of the plant finance function to optimise the accounting, forecasting and statutory reporting to acceptable quality. You will be part Member of site leadership team, supporting all business decisions. Reporting to the CFO Europe.The company offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Salary: Up to £65,000
• 25 Days Holiday + Stats
• 12% Annual Bonus
• 4% matched pension
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week WFH) - after 6 months

This will be a varied standalone role, as the number 1 in finance, reporting to the Plant Manager and Site Director. Duties will include:-

• Key member of the site leadership team, supporting the Plant Manager in day to day management and operation of the facility.

• Provide both routine and pro active financial data to support the business

• Provide analytical, interpretive, investigative and advisory services on business and commercial impact.

• Responsible for the integrity of the accounts and to ensure that the accounting function operates at all times in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and board policy.

• Ensuring that the specific ledgers, records and books of accounts such as payroll records and proper expense distribution are maintained to satisfy company and governmental requirements

• Liaison with Auditors to complete year end statutory accounts in a timely fashion as required and ensure that no major write-ups are received.

• Work with third party advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of tax returns

• Establishing annual budgets, monthly accounts, and weekly forecasts, in line with business requirements.

• Support the payroll process, being a key link between site TMs and the offsite payroll team, facilitating where required.

• Develop and maintain effective programs so departmental KPI's and budgets are monitored and controlled.

• Maintain adequate internal controls

• Assisting in the preparation of and review of project requests for all capital expenditure.

• Develop an understanding of the businesses product costs.

• Provide insight into profitability of products & customers to support business decision making.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences: -

• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
• Experience in the manufacturing sector would be highly advantageous
• Strong business partnering skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision
• Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy.

If you are interested in this exciting and challenging role, please send in your CV today!