Financial Controller

My retained client is a leading design and manufacturing organisation, with a fantastic reputation in a multitude of different industries. They are well established, with an impressive history and are looking to continue their growth within the sectors they
supply.Resulting from sustained investment within the business, and ambitious growth plans they are now looking to add a Financial Controller to their dynamic team in Coningsby, Lincolnshire.The successful Financial Controller will be working closely with key stakeholders to review product manufacturing costs, create standardised product costings, evaluate product profitability, and seek cost efficiencies to improve margins / profitability.In addition, you'll work in collaboration with the manufacturing team for capacity / demand planning purposes and to financially model the prioritisation of the manufacturing product lines that will both achieve high volumes of sales and profitability. Making
data driven recommendations to key stakeholders and the board to enable effective decision making. This is a great opportunity to join a business going through a period of advancement, that will in turn enable you to rapidly grow your career with a forward-thinking
organisation.Responsibilities:Oversee standard costing and inventory management to support strategic and operational decision making within the businessResponsible for reviewing, understanding, challenging and explaining all manufacturing cost variances on a regular basisRaise and promote finance into the wider business by providing finance business partnering and controlSupport to a variety of stakeholders to deliver improvements in all aspects of site performanceCommunicate with all levels across the business, acting as a translator or interface between finance, commercial and operationsDevelop, implement, and maintain accurate standard costing model for manufacturing operations and provide margin analysisReview quality, demand, and obsolescent and aged stock provision, challenging large values and any significant movementsProvide regular reporting on stock management and stockholdingComplete associated month end processes to strict deadlinesActively influence day to day decisions, shaping the strategy and direction of the businessEnsure the reconciliation of relevant balance sheet accounts to the general ledger, including the timely input of accruals and journalsWork closely with the manufacturing managers to ensure they understand the impact their actions have to the company's profitability and cashflowQualifications & Skills Required:Must have experience within a Financial Controller role or similar, such as a Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Cost Accountant or Management Accountant within a manufacturing environmentProfessional qualification such as CIMA / ACCA is highly desirable but not essentialThorough understanding of standard costing, BOM's, inventory management and manufacturing processesSkilled in accounting software, data analysis and integrated ERP systemsAdvanced excel skills and the ability to perform data analysisStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and challenge effectively with cross-functional teams and non-finance personnel