Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Barnstaple
The company
Our client is a well-established and respected player in the local market and manufacture their product for the industrial, commercial and domestic markets. A leader in their field and known for their quality and engineering excellence. Now seeking a Financial Controller for the next step in their journey.
What is the purpose of the Financial Controller?
You will be responsible for the efforts and results of the team. You will report on all financial and accounting activities. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of direct reports. Managing multiple departments and a teams.
What will you do as the Financial Controller?
* Responsible for the preparation of full reconciled monthly management accounts.
* Maintain customer price books, sales item price lists and current raw material purchase prices.
* Ensure timely submission and payment of monthly payroll and supplier payments and maintain control over sales ledger receipts.
* Ensure the environmental, health and safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to.
* Monitor the performance of direct reports and build a coherent team to meet the business demands.
* To manage those of direct responsibility and when necessary maintain discipline according to Company procedure.
What skills and experience will you have as the Financial Controller?
* Self-organised, self-motivated and efficient, able to meet strict deadlines.
* Works well under pressure, within a team or as an individual.
* Strong analytical skills, IT literate, effective numeracy and literacy skills and a good listener.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferably) Degree desirable.
* Proven experience in a similar managerial position.
* Having worked within a manufacturing environment.
What will you get in return?
* Competitive Salary
* 25 days holiday
* Pension and medical care
Cooper Golding Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Cooper Golding Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity