Financial Controller

Internal Job Title: Financial Controller
Business: Blakley Electrics Ltd
Location: Dartford
Job Reference No: 4554

Job Purpose:
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced and highly-motivated Financial Controller.

The role will be responsible for all financial activities within the company and the further development of local business systems, together with business partnering with the wider leadership team and Lucy Group finance teams.

Business Overview:
Blakley Electrics is a UK manufacturer specialising in high performance power distribution, protection, transformer and lighting products, supplying sectors including construction, industrial, rail, nuclear and events. The company has operated for over 65 years and manufactures in house to ISO9001:2015 standards.

Job Context:

Financial Control and Records:

Responsibility for effective financial control systems, processes and procedures
Responsibility for maintenance of financial records.
Responsibility for compliance with Group Policies and Procedures
Responsibility for all areas of the year-end audit
Financial oversight and auditing of perpetual inventory counting
Cash management

Financial Reporting:
Responsibility for financial reporting to local business management.
Responsibility for company reporting to Group.
Responsibility for company tax pack reporting to Group.
Responsibility for company statutory accounts
Development of management reporting
Financial Planning:

Responsibility for quarterly forecasts.
Responsibility for annual budget
Cash management and preparation of cash flow forecasts
Preparation and co-ordination of medium-term management plan
Business Partnering:

Collaborate with the Managing Director and the leadership team to provide financial information to support decision making
Collaborate with Group Financial Planning & Analysis, Group Tax and Group Treasury.
Develop financial and operating management information
Review and analyse major sales tenders
Supporting business initiatives (e.g. outsourcing, cost control and cost reduction)
Fixed asset investment appraisal
Provide the sales and commercial teams with appropriate customer payment solutions, to minimise company risk

Costing:
Management of product costing activities including:
Annual preparation of product standard costs
Variance analysis & reporting oversight
Support for major tendering activities
Management of Finance Team:

Management of local finance team
Employee performance management
Employee development
Develop Business Processes and Systems
Lead the continued development of the Epicor ERP business system
Implement "best practices" supported with appropriate performance metrics
Responsibility for development of financial reporting capabilities
To perform tasks commensurate with the position, and to have a flexible approach and attitude

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Working in a deadline orientated financial organisation.
Ability to create and use financial models for development and analysis of the business.
Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
Recognised accountancy body
Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Ability to influence and direct people
Must be able to work independently for significant periods of time
Ability to demonstrate effective team working across all disciplines within the company
Able to prioritise workload effectively
Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail
Ability to integrate local and Group financial policies and procedures
Behavioural Competencies

Good interpersonal skills
Highly organised
An ability to multitask
Good attention to detail
Good understanding of business as well as financial issues
Able to make decisions and prioritise
An ability to work to tight deadlines
Pro active
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#LI-ONSITE / #CVLAbout Us:
Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. The Group is on a mission to improve people's lives with intelligent power, smart lighting and sustainable homes. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the group has grown and diversified. Through various businesses, today we employ around 1800 people worldwide across five continents and has a turnover exceeding £400m