A key finance role responsible for leading the local finance function, delivering accurate and timely reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting operational decision‑making. You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams while managing a small administration/finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

Full ownership of month‑end close, ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met and outputs are accurate, complete and well‑supported
Produce and review of management accounts, including detailed P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, with clear audit trails
Lead and evidence tight balance sheet governance, ensuring all reconciliations are completed, reviewed and cleared on a timely basis
Investigate and explain variances to budget, forecast and prior periods, with clear narrative and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, financial controls and reporting standards

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance

Lead site‑level budgeting and forecasting, working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders
Prepare accurate weekly and monthly forecasts aligned to operational drivers
Develop and maintain weekly and monthly KPI reporting to support financial and operational performance
Support annual pricing reviews and margin analysis where required

People Management & Leadership (Essential)

Line manage, coach and develop a team of 3 finance employees, providing clear direction, performance management and support
Strengthen a high‑performing, engaged operational finance team with clear accountabilities and development plans
Allocate workload effectively to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality
Be a visible, approachable finance leader on site, promoting a collaborative, solutions‑focused culture

Business Partnering & Collaboration

Work closely with Operations, Commercial and Transport teams to provide financial insight and constructive challenge
Translate financial data into clear, practical information to support operational decision‑making
Support operational managers with cost control, productivity analysis and financial planning
Play an active role in site leadership discussions, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Systems, Processes & Risk

Maintain strong oversight of transactional accuracy in the ERP system
Ensure finance processes align to business operations and drive efficiency
Identify control gaps and implement improvements to mitigate financial and operational risk
Liaise with Group Finance on reporting, projects and audits

Experience & Skills

Qualified (or part‑qualified) accountant
Experience in a hands‑on finance role within an operational environment
Strong reporting, controls and stakeholder engagement skills
Confident managing people and working cross‑functionally

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Hybrid working

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Donnelly at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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