Group Financial Controller

Rotolok Australia Pty; Tiverton, Brixham, Gloucester, Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in Tiverton is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting across UK entities. This role involves managing the UK Finance Team, preparing monthly management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements. Ideal candidates will have an ACA/ACCA qualification and experience within the manufacturing sector. The position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and development opportunities in a supportive family business environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company pay review

Generous Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme

Employee Support and Perks Package

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post qualification experience ideally with practice background.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to consolidate to standard reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts for UK entities.
• Manage UK Finance Team oversight.
• Facilitate the annual budgeting and forecasting for UK entities.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Data analysis

Multi-currency transaction reporting

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA Level 4 qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

PowerBI

Various accounting systems

Job description

The Rotolok Group manufacture durable, reliable products which continue to deliver value for our customers throughout the product lifespan.

We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on-time.

We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.

The Rotolok Group has 26 legal entities globally. 6 of these are in the UK. This role has a focus on UK accounting and reporting, but with oversight of the global entities in terms of group management reporting and the consolidated financial statements. The role also involves some accounting support and oversight for our smaller overseas entities.

With head offices and manufacturing in Tiverton, and sites in the UK in Brixham, Gloucester/Stonehouse & Blaenavon, the role is multi-faceted and draws on a range of accounting skills. Ideally candidates will be Devon based but the role will involve occasional travel to the other UK sites.

The Group Financial Controller is responsible for the overall financial reporting and controls of the Group. They will be a key part of the team providing accurate operating and performance information on a timely basis as we continue to grow. You will report to the CFO and your work will be crucial as we embark on financial and operational reporting transformation.

For this role you will need to have an ACA/ACCA Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) along with demonstrable post qualification experience ideally with practice background. Experience of working in a manufacturing/engineering environment would be an advantage.

Candidates will need excellent excel and data analysis skills and experience in using PowerBI.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of using different accounting systems with the ability to consolidate to standard reporting and managing data integrity throughout. Experience of multi-currency and multi-territory transaction reporting is essential in this role.

The main duties of the role are:

Financial and operational reporting

• Monthly Management accounts (UK entities)
• Preparation and submission of quarterly management accounts for bank reporting (for UK entities)
• Management and oversight of UK Finance Team
• Indirect reporting line for overseas entities
• ERP implementation and enhancements of reporting
• Annual budgeting and forecasting (for UK entities)
• Compliance with statutory reporting requirements

Statutory reporting (UK entities and some non-UK entities)

• Annual financial statements audit (UK entities and assistance with some overseas)
• Provision of information and supporting documentation for UK auditors (and some overseas work also)
• Consolidation of global financial statements to UK holding companies
• Liaison and working with external accountants in UK and overseas
• Coordination of overseas audits to meet UK timetable
• Oversight and support to subsidiaries including
  • Review of monthly management accounts
  • Ad hoc queries
• Global intercompany reconciliation
• Local GST and tax reporting oversight

Candidates will have excellent communication skills with the ability to quickly establish and where appropriate further develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

You will need to be self-motivated with a desire to set high standards of work performance for yourself. Being analytical with a problem solving mindset is essential.

Benefits of working for the Rotolok Group

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
• Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
• Basic hours. Office (36.5 hours per week):
  Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 17.00
  Friday – 08.30 to 13.00
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
• Employee Support and Perks Package
• Free car parking
• Investment in our employees through learning and development
• Flexible and family friendly policies

We encourage earlyapplication as we reserve the right to closethis vacancy earlyif suitable candidatesare found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact David Balch, CFO on 01884 232232.