UK FC (CONTRACT)

3 month contract Financial Controller with a rapidly expanding, £50m t/o UK division of a US Global Leading Group.

3 month contract Financial Controller with a rapidly expanding, £50m t/o division, UK/European Head office of a market leading US global manufacturing company. Report locally to the UK MD - and internationally to the Controller in the US your remit will include:   

• Hands-on day-to-day accounting (operational controllership)
• Management and development of the Finance team (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
• Ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of local and group financial reporting.
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts across all European Entities (UK, Netherlands, Germany)
• Finance Business Partner to Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR and IT Management.
• Intercompany accounting
• VAT returns
• Ensuring compliance with all company accounting procedures and statutory requirements.
• Developing modern and effective financial controls processes and procedures to meet the evolving business demands.
• Developing Financial and Operational KPI reporting suites.
• Overseeing audit and tax functions.
• Supporting cost accounting activities.
• Review and standardisation of processes across company entities.
• Process modernisation and automation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, rapidly expanding during the next phase of its global expansion into new products and territories. A pro rata salary of £70-80k is complimented with benefits including annual bonus (to 15%), Quarterly bonus, Company car allowance £550pm, 7% pension, 25 days holiday and Hybrid working (3 days office/2 home). Opportunity for permanent appointment for applicants looking permanent. Applicants must have full and indefinite eligibility to work in the UK (through being a UK citizen or having gained ILR) and should live within a sensible commute of Chorley.

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