A unique opportunity to join Hobart as Site Financial Controller

Well suited to a hands-on, adaptable manufacturing finance professional

About Our Client

Hobart is an established, renowned international market leader in providing commercial catering equipment, recognised as a customer driven and customer focused organisation.

A global business providing products with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional service proven over the last 125 years.

The UK Manufacturing plant has an annual turnover of circa £6.5 million, employ's around 40 employees and is based in Barnstaple, North Devon.

The factory manufactures a range of cooking and food preparation equipment which is sold to major Food Service/ Food retail customers via inter-company partners.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Financial Controller to join the Senior Management Team. This is a number one position covering the full breadth of accounting duties, requiring hands-on involvement in all areas of finance.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing all plant-level financial planning and business analysis activities, specifically business partnering with the Plant Manager to develop and execute a business strategy and detailed business plans.

Essential duties include:

Providing strong financial control in the organisation by maintaining and developing the current systems, tools, standard reporting, and the appropriate resources within the team.
Planning, coordinating, and administering the business unit's accounting functions, including preparing accurate financial statements and accounting related reports for the business unit and corporate management in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP.
Conducting analysis, recommending, and implementing procedures to help with critical business decisions.
Preparing the annual operating plan in conjunction with the Plant Manager, which is used to measure and evaluate the financial status of the business.
Directing and assisting on all financial matters to all departments in the business.
Overseeing HR and IT duties for the site including Payroll duties.

The Successful Applicant

Significant post qualified experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Proven track record of operating in a broad and varied Finance role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership skills with experience of managing a Finance team and must possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
A 'people friendly' approach and willingness to engage with colleagues from different cultures from across the business and the ability to work as part of a team in an ever-changing environment.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package.
The opportunity to play an integral role in the development and execution of the business strategy.
Collaboration with a highly motivated team.
Career development by joining Hobart, a highly successful subsidiary of ITW.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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