Financial Controller

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Wigan

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    up to £75,000
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Financial Controller | Wigan | Permanent Full-Time | up to £75,000 DOE

A highly skilled Plant Finance Controller to lead financial operations at a manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and relevance of financial indicators and management tools, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational control.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead the preparation and monitoring of the plant's operating budget, coordinating inputs across departments.
  • Oversee the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), including contract management and investment profitability analysis.
  • Forecast future P&L performance and monitor weekly spend against budget.
  • Prepare management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Analyze profitability by customer and product.
Costing & Controls
  • Define and update standard costs (e.g., hourly rates, raw materials).
  • Ensure accurate pricing and quotation processes through collaboration with other departments.
  • Supervise budgetary control processes and monitor action plans.
  • Analyze customer credit risk and make informed decisions.
Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (tax, labour, accounting).
  • Manage company insurance policies.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
  • Uphold internal regulations and Group Policies on Equal Opportunities, Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality.
Team Leadership & Development
  • Develop and implement training plans for direct reports.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and define development action plans.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team growth.

Key skills and Requirements
  • Health and Safety
  • Client Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Self-control
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Innovation / Initiative
  • Impact and Influence
  • People management and development
  • Strategic Vision

Benefits
You will be joining a growing and well-established manufacturing business on a permanent basis, salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, plus 15% bonus and 4.5% pension. Plus, additional benefits to be discussed.

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