Financial Controller

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Homer Burgess part of RSK Group, is a successfully family-run company founded in 1958 and based in Dumfries, Scotland, is a well-known and respected mechanical engineering business offering design, fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance service

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join our team at our headquarters in Dumfries, Scotland, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant with a solid understanding of the financial controls and processes essential for a manufacturing company. We seek a candidate with a background in a similar role who is eager to contribute to the growth and development of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Management – Development and preparation of the annual budgets and operational overheads. Strategic long-term planning support to the MD to align with financial goals and objectives.
• Financial Management & Reporting – Oversee the company's day to day finances, including cash flow, debtors, creditors, overhead and profit margin/EBIDTA optimisation. Prepare monthly management accounts, draft profit and loss to submit to the group finance department.
• Commercial Business Support – Assist in evaluating business opportunities, pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
• Confidential Administrative Support - Provide direct assistance to the MD with sensitive business matters, including correspondence, document preparation and supporting decision making processes.
• Team Leadership & Development – Manage, mentor and develop the accounts finance team ensuring a high level of performance and growth.
  
  
  

Person Specification

• Accounting qualification - ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA with previous experience within a Finance Manager / Controller capacity
• Proven experience working in an entrepreneurial business or a business who have experience rapid growth which has tested financial structure
• Technically strong accounting skills
• Experience of working with ERP systems
• Advanced MS Excel
• Personable and confident
• Ability to self-motivate
• Methodical and organised
• To work to a high level of accuracy and with a keen eye for detail
• Able to work to regular deadlines and timetables
  
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme
• Regular training and career development
• Life Assurance
  
  
  

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