Financial Controller

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The role: Regional FC reporting to the Finance DirectorSalary guide - £60k - £70k12 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)Fully office basedLocation : HebburnWe have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Financial Controller to join our client on a fixed term basis (circa 12 months) to cover a period of maternity leave, based from their North East Head Office in Hebburn.The successful candidate will contribute to strong financial control within the region including providing financial management information to support decision making in the region.Key accountabilities will include working with the Regional Financial Director to develop a best-in-class regional finance team, developing a robust, risk balanced and achievable business plan with the regional board. They will prepare a robust and deliverable monthly profit and cash forecast, driving a culture of maximising site profitability within the region, providing challenge on sales prices and costs. Developing best practice procedures and reporting and ensuring adherence to accounting policy and procedures are also key elements of this position.The Regional Financial Controller will also support the central finance team and treasury with all ad hoc requests, collating reporting information as and when required and producing and maintaining other finance specific reports where required. They will also manage and develop a Management Accountant.Skills, Knowledge, ExperienceOur client is looking for an experienced qualified Accountant; a straightforward communicator at all levels, who can translate financial information to a variety of different stakeholders. You will be creative with excellent verbal and written presentation skills. You will be passionate about presenting accurate and timely financial information to enable the business to achieve its targets. As an individual you will be collaborative with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment across functions, particularly with senior management.The successful candidate will have experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting, cost control, budgeting and management reporting. You will have advanced Excel skills with excellent IT skills in general. You will be accurate with strong attention to detail, with the ability prioritise their own workload in order to meet deadlines.EssentialQualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).