About the Role

• Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a suitably qualified and results-oriented Financial Controller to join its Finance team.
• Reporting to the Business Controller, the successful candidate will drive plant productivity and financial performance through effective financial planning, cost management, product costing, inventory management, and internal controls. The role will also ensure compliance with established financial policies and procedures while supporting operational efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Coordinate and drive the plant budgeting process, ensuring accurate and timely collection of budget information.
• Support the achievement of plant objectives and provide financial insights to facilitate management decision-making.

Cost Management

• Analyse operating costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive cost optimisation initiatives.
• Lead cost-efficiency initiatives aimed at improving operational performance and maximising product margins.

Product Costing

• Work closely with the Plant Manager to improve product cost competitiveness.
• Maintain accurate product costing in SAP, including activity types and overhead rates.
• Collaborate with the Business Controller to develop competitive pricing strategies that maximise profitability.

Internal Controls

• Ensure effective internal controls across plant revenue, expenditure, and inventory processes.
• Safeguard company assets by identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.

Inventory Management

• Ensure optimal stockholding levels and effective inventory control systems.
• Oversee monthly stocktaking and reconciliation procedures across sites and depots.
• Ensure inventory variances are investigated, approved, and accurately recorded on time, including variances relating to imported materials and external stores.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or another business-related field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated experience in inventory management and production processes.
• Hands-on working knowledge of SAP, particularly the CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), and PP (Production Planning) modules.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office applications