Financial Controller

1 day ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Base Materials Full time
Job Title: Financial Controller

Base Materials is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day management of the Finance department. As a key member of the team, you will provide reporting and analysis of financial data, contributing to management decisions and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems, ensuring internal controls are robust and transparent.
  • Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with a focus on Gross Margin analysis and product/customer performance.
  • Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring weekly updates on project progress and revenue/cost reporting.
  • Review month-end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts.
  • Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments.
  • Act as systems administrator for the company's accounting system, providing training and ensuring appropriate access.
  • Deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance reports, communicating meaningful data to stakeholders.
  • Oversee the submission and payment of all payroll tax returns, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
  • Ensure the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly.
  • Project manage ad hoc projects and tasks.
  • Undertake people management activities, including performance management, disciplinary, and grievance processes in collaboration with HR.
  • Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate.
Requirements:
  • CIMA Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment.
  • Sound working knowledge of Sage 50.
  • MS Excel Advanced.
  • Hard-working, robust, and diligent with high energy levels.
  • Commercial business awareness.
  • ACA/ACCA completed or part-qualified.
  • Management Qualification.
  • System Administrator of Sage 50.
  • Experience/knowledge of Power BI reports.
  • ERP/MRP Systems.
  • Robust and able to handle pressure.
  • Strong organisational skills, ability to meet strict deadlines, and reliable.
  • Proactive, both as a manager and department leader, ensuring tasks are seen through to completion through the team.
  • Positive and upbeat – motivational approach.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Problem-solving approach with a clear thought process.
  • Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Extremely effective communicator – ensuring the FD (remote) is kept updated and appropriate information is shared.
  • Self-motivated and a steady pair of hands.
  • Flexible and a team player able to show the highest levels of collaborative working.
  • High degree of confidentiality.

This is a full-time position, based at our facility in Whetstone, Leicester.



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