Summary: The role of Interim Manufacturing Financial Controller involves overseeing financial operations at a global manufacturing plant in Redditch. The position requires managing financial reporting, budgeting, and team development while ensuring compliance with internal controls and continuous improvement. This is a 3-6 month contract with a strong likelihood of extension. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in finance within a manufacturing context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an integral member of the Plant Finance and Management team, providing support and control for the Redditch plant.
• Oversee all aspects of corporate and internal reporting, ensuring adherence to timetables, financial integrity, and completeness.
• Manage and complete month-end processes, including variance analysis.
• Report plant performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis) using Hyperion.
• Prepare and present budgets and forecasts (profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet).
• Manage the Finance team.
• Oversee key KPIs, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable aging, driving improvements and efficiencies.
• Pursue continuous improvements to financial controls and other operational processes within the business.
• Handle Judgmental Reserves Schedules and Accrued Liabilities reporting, SOX Testing Reviews, and presentations to the Divisional Financial Controller.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
• Calculate and provide for warranty exposure.
• Conduct product profitability analysis and reviews.
• Work closely with external auditors for year-end and interim audits, internal audit FOAs, and balance sheet reviews.
• Review and sign off on headcount.
• Review, maintain, and implement internal controls, including quarterly SOX testing.
• Develop direct report heads to achieve personal and professional goals, supporting the longer-term succession plan.
• Manage two stock-takes annually.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks as required.

Key Skills:

• Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE with strong manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in finance and accounting within a manufacturing or plant setting.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in internal audits and control reviews.
• Proficient in IT, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working under pressure and managing multiple, conflicting deadlines.
• Focused on team management and development.

Salary (Rate): £100,000

City: Redditch

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance