Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working in partnership with a growing manufacturing business based in Lanarkshire to appoint a Financial Controller.

The Financial Controller is a key role in the company, and the post-holder will work closely with the Financial Director  to oversee all aspects of the finance department.  The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who has taken ownership of both management and statutory accounting, the ability to build relationships and people management experience.

Responsibilities include:–

• Responsibility for all internal and external deadlines
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance department and line management of the finance team, including finance assistants and accountants
• Ensure that internal controls policies and procedures promote the continued reliability of accounting systems
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Create monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Monitor quarterly revenue forecasts and manage updates
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
• Ensure that profitability of company is enhanced by robust costing framework
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including cost accounting
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Managing the external audit process ensuring external auditors are provided with all the necessary documentation and support
• Liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
• Involvement in financial project work, e.g. implementation of new ERP system
• Assist the FD in presenting timely and accurate reports to management team, stakeholders, and board members

Experience –

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Excellent relationship building, communication and interpersonal skills
• Management experience and leadership skills
• Experience of Sage
• Experience of various methods of cost accounting
• Experience of ERP / MRP systems
• Energetic, robust and pro-active individual
• Proven track record across financial management, budgetary control, business planning and performance monitoring
• Ability to meet tight financial deadlines

On offer:

Salary: £55,000- £65,000
Holidays: 34 days inclusive of stats
Life Assurance: Scheme to be implemented March 2018
Working Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)
Pension: Employer contribution 3%
Bonus: Annual performance related, dependent on company and
individual objectives