Financial Controller - Manufacturing Firm

Financial Controller

We have been retained by a large Business Group to recruit Financial Controller for one of their Manufacturing business.

Job Role:

- Establish and monitor annual financial objectives and goals for the organization. Develop long term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with the organizations strategic plan

- Oversee the capital structure of the organization, determining the best mix of debt, equity and internal financing and ensure availability of funds as needed.

- Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives

- Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.

- Develop financial and tax strategies.

- Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.

- Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction

- Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors

- Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

- Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

- Maintain banking relationships

- Represent the company with investment bankers and investors

- Report financial results to the CFO

The Successful Applicant:

- Chartered Accountant/master's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 14+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.

- Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills.