Job Description

£100,000 to £110,000 plus Car, Bonus and Benefits Package

Warwickshire, West Midlands

A market-leading and iconic branded international consumer goods manufacturer has retained ABPM to recruit a Group Financial Controller to lead, guide and motivate a finance team. Reporting to the CFO, this role represents an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop into a Group Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer. A broad remit beyond the core elements of group financial accounting, including statutory accounts, audit, tax and VAT awaits the successful individual who secures this exceptional appointment.

As part of the senior management team, the role reports to the CFO, working closely to provide insight for decision-making for short and long-term budgets and planning.

A perfect opportunity for a proactive, results-oriented leader to drive financial performance and commercial focus.

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• Lead, develop and supervise an established finance team across European locations.
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• Prepare and present consolidated monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and forecasts.
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• Facilitate group budget process in line with business plans.
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• Analyse performance against budget and report on working capital.
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• Track and review forecast overseas currency transactions to enable hedging against potential rate fluctuations.
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• Review and implement improved inventory systems with robust controls and checks.
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• Prepare VAT, import & export duty returns and corporate tax reporting.
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• Monitor group cash balances and minimise transaction and financing costs.
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• Oversee the supplier invoicing and payment process.
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• Support overseas subsidiaries.
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The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven leadership experience in an international manufacturing business. Have a strong management accounting and controls background, and possess in-depth knowledge of accounting standards.

Please note this role may require occasional international travel.

To be considered for the role, please email Rej Abraham, Managing Director of ABPM Recruitment with your CV quoting our job reference EX940107 or apply online.