Base Materials Limited | Financial Controller | Leicester

5 days ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Base Materials Limited Full time

At Base Materials, we are experts in high-performance syntactic materials, serving a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, motorsport (including 9 out of the 10 F1 Constructors) and more.
Our success stems from delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet complex and demanding requirements.
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the daily operations of our Finance department (team of five) and support our Finance Director.
In this key role, youll handle financial reporting and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making while enjoying autonomy to improve and streamline the finance function.
Due to rapid growth in the business and department, the role will initially be onsite 5 days per week (for at least the first year).
This will allow the successful candidate full opportunity to coach and develop the existing team.
Why Join Us?
Annual Profit share bonus.
Enhanced contributory pension scheme.
33 days annual leave.
Competitive salary.
Growth opportunity to Finance Director.
Insurances (Income Protection, Critical Illness etc..).
Employee Assistance Programme.
Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and growth.
Thrive in a role where your contributions directly impact the Companys success.
Key Tasks/ Accountabilities Manage the working capital components of the Group with specific attention to cashflow, debtors and currency management.
This will include the production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast extending out 6 months on a week-by-week basis.
Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency.
Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis, drilling down into product and customer performance.
All to be done in adherence with well-established deadlines.
Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring there are weekly updates on the progress of each live project.
This is essential to ensure revenue and costs for this section of the business are reported correctly and that the team understand whether each project is running in line with profit expectations.
Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts.
Actively manage overheads, seeking efficiencies and savings where possible.
Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments.
Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated effectively to the appropriate people within the already well-established timetables.
Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly.
Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate.
The Successful Applicant Essential CIMA qualified Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment Sound working knowledge of Sage 50 (will be moving towards Sage 200) MS Excel Advanced Commercial business awareness Excellent communicator Desirable ACA / ACCA completed or part qualified Management Qualification Experience / knowledge of Power BI reports ERP / MRP Systems Part qualified or ACIMA/CGMA AAT qualified Key Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
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.
Encourages and motivates team members to succeed.
Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
If you're ready for a challenging role with growth potential, please apply now.
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