Plant Financial Controller
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About The Position
As the Plant Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the accounting, reporting, and forecasting for the Rochester Factory and the US Sales entity. This includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and annual statutory accounts. You will also ensure that adequate controls are in place and that corporate governance measures are correctly implemented and monitored. This role oversees a team of 12. In addition, you will serve as the financial partner to the US Country Leader and the Rochester Plant Manager, providing relevant financial insights and information to support the achievement of forecasted goals and growth objectives. In the area of Accounting & Reporting, you will prepare and produce monthly management accounts in accordance with Group policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to deadlines. You will review, interpret, and challenge financial results, highlighting any issues to both direct and indirect reporting lines. Investigating variances and supporting business leaders in implementing corrective actions will be a key part of your role. You will monitor and analyze inventory levels, collaborating with the operations team to understand the drivers behind inventory movements. Evaluating and challenging strategic assumptions will be essential to ensure transparency of costs and financial impacts on the organization. You will also support and contribute to cost improvement initiatives, validating proposed savings, and lead monthly performance reviews with the local management team, detailing results and explaining deviations. In terms of Budgeting and Forecasting, you will partner with Sales and Operations leaders in the US to provide data and analysis for monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts. You will monitor key strategic initiatives on a monthly basis and prepare quarterly forecasts while leading the annual budget process, focusing on sales, costs, EBIT, working capital, and other key metrics. Additionally, you will liaise with tax authorities and external tax services, preparing tax reconciliations and supervising the preparation of the Corporation tax return. Staying informed of financial and economic changes, as well as current and impending tax legislation relevant to the company's operations, will be crucial for your success in this role.
