Site Financial Controller

Full job description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Site Financial Controller located in Warrington, UK.
Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, the Site Financial Controller as MT member of the site, advises management on financial performance, identifying trends and recommends cost saving or profit generating opportunities, risks and profitability improvement strategies.
What a typical day looks like:
The Site financial controller manages the finance department consisting of eleven (international) colleagues, with two direct reports (finance manager and the collection/AP manager). Reporting into the Regional Finance Director.
Responsible for 5 UK reporting entities including a dormant pension
As part of management team works closely with the General Manager
Establishes or recommends to management strategies, objectives and policies for company
Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations, including new business quote appraisals.
Follows up the work of Finance Team. Guides, supports them in order to develop their skills as their functional leader. Also work closely together with GBS, our global business service center in India.
Directs preparation of budgets, forecasts, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification
Evaluates complex profit plans, operating records and financial statements
Provides (program) management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
Advises management on desirable operational adjustments, identifying trends and recommends improvements accordingly. Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities, risks and profitability improvement strategies
Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance
Lead internal/external audits, align on corporate accounting policies and procedures, SOX-compliance, internal controls and prepare Tax reportings.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
BSc/MSc degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience
Around 7-8 years of related experience
A background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred
ACCA, CIMA, US GAAP trainings preferred
Very good people management skills
Fluent and confident English
Eligible to work in the UK
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum
Holiday purchase scheme
Pension and life assurance scheme
Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme – employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working
Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace
Supportive and flexible culture
Challenging assignments
Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community
Employee Assistance Program
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