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Cameron James is delighted to be supporting a Wakefield based SME manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Financial Controller position.

My client, a well-established business with a current turnover of around 25 million, is looking for an experienced, commercially focused senior finance professional to work closely with the senior management team and play a major part in shaping the future strategy of the business.

You will have previous experience of performing a similar role within a manufacturing environment and be adept at product costing and cash management.

Responsibilities:

• Head up a small finance team
• Strong cash planning and handling skills
• Be responsible for the daily operations of the finance function including managing and continuing to develop the finance team.
• Oversee and regularly review all accounting procedures and systems.
• Good at any month end and year end tasks including Taxation and VAT + PaYE
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong will and capability to change an underperforming company
• Strong controlling skills for production issues
• Preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Meet with the Board of Directors regularly to keep them informed and to offer direction to the company’s planning and strategy.
• Manage relationships with all external financial contacts.
• Manage all aspects of company tax compliance : VAT returns, corporation tax payments, annual tax returns (P60, P35, P11D etc.)
• Preparation of Intrastat and EEC Sales Returns.
• Year-end audit and statutory accounts compliance

Key competencies:

• Ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Experience in a senior finance role with responsibility for leading & motivating a team
• Strong Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUP, Macros)