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Financial Controller BarnstapleUp to 65K plus 15% bonus - plus excellent pension and benefits.Embark on an exciting journey as the Financial Controller at this thriving Engineering & Manufacturing company. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our clients' multi-million-pound site, ensuring seamless management of all financial functions. With a competitive salary range up to £65,000, plus 15% bonus as well as high-end benefits and a potential for growth within the group, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of our clients' senior leadership team.Standout Highlights for the Financial Controller: • Undertake business analysis and advise the local management on business mix, cost structure, and capital base. • Initiate and manage projects to improve business control and profitability, prioritising such projects based on business impact. • Evaluate new suppliers/products/services which enable improvements within the business or increase the value of their offer to customers. • Support Line Managers in reducing the costs within their control. • Manage costing systems and ensure effective business controls to control costs and maximise profit. • Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including presentations to the UK Board. • Use benchmarking information to identify and act upon improvement opportunities within administration and production. • Manage issues relating to auditors and legal advisers. • Vet all major capital proposals before submission for approval. • Direct the IT department to ensure internal systems work accurately and efficiently. • Ensure debt control is managed, and cash flow is maximised. • Support health and safety initiatives. • Ensure all HFM Health and Safety reporting is accurate. • Oversee IT compliance and control.Preferred Requirements of the Financial Controller: Ability to meet strict deadlines for a multi-million-pound operation. Proven experience in forecasting and implementing financial controls. Strong leadership skills to mentor a small team. Familiarity with SAP, HFM/Hyperion, and finance and forecasting systems. Commitment to delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis. Awareness and understanding of business and pricing mechanisms and the effect of decision-making within the business. Preferred Qualifications of the Financial Controller: Qualified ACCA or CIMA professional or equivalent. Extensive experience within a corporate environment. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr