HR DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER HR / JD / FC / 01 Date of Issue: 03/07/20181. JOB INFORMATIONJOB TITLE: Financial ControllerDEPARTMENT: FinanceREPORTS TO: Finance DirectorDEPUTY : Management AccountantHOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00, with flexibility

required in order to meet the needs of the business.

LOCATION: Finnebrogue, Unit 6 Down Business Park, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 9UP

2. JOB PURPOSETo provide strong and authoritative leadership within the Department and development of the finance controls across the business. To play a major role in the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plans in order that both financial and growth targets are achieved.

To be a trusted advisor to the senior members of the organisation, helping steer the business strategy and direction. Managing the management accounting aspect of the department you would have full responsibility over all aspects of that function, providing a business partnering role to the rest of the organisation.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES3.1 Financial: Finance Dept Budget

3.2 Direct Reports:Management Accounts Team

4. DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the production of all financial information to the

operational management, and Board of Directors. Responsible for reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts Provide a weekly cash flow report, and weekly/monthly management

accounts Management of the stock control process Reporting on standard costs and Standard Cost Variance Analysis Preparation of year-end financial statements Responsible for the continuing development of sound financial

controls and procedures within the organisation. Process controls, product cost evaluation and pricing management. Implementing and adhering to financial reporting requirements. Prepare, monitor and maintain annual department and company

budgets. To evaluate and review the company’s contractual obligations. Assess and reduce the company’s exposure to financial risk.

To be involved in the development of the company’s IT strategy. Implement, monitor and update all statutory and legislative

requirements in financial terms. To maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality. Oversee the Finance Department to ensure proper maintenance of

all accounting systems and functions, supervise finance staff Develop a Financial Management Information system, through

providing all necessary financial reports as required by the Management team and the group’s directors, including Reporting of stock performance and stock levels against budget/target.

Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial information to the Directors and Managers, and to make actionable recommendations on strategy.

Develop relevant Key Performance Indicators, from which staff performance can be assessed relevant to overall business performance.

Monitor the group’s banking activities and ensure adequate cash flow is maintained. Develop the finance team procedures and raise awareness of financial management matters

Proactive involvement in the management team, making proposals concerning financial business performance based on financial data and highlight to the directors / managers areas where improvement can be made.

Active involvement in the weekly and monthly management meetings

Expenditure control, consisting of responsibility for monitoring all company expenditure, including staff expenses, providing reports and recommendations to department managers and directors. This will involve reviewing expenses, invoices, etc; for errors and cost saving opportunities.

Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

Ensure timeliness, accuracy and usefulness of financial and management reporting.

5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDEssential Desirable Qualified Accountant in one of

the following Accountancy bodies (CIMA / ACCA/ ACA). At least 5 year PQE.

Demonstrated ability to implement effective, accurate and efficient systems.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Evidence of analytical, problem solving and decision making skills

Proven innovative capability,

• Experience within the food production industry• Experience of managing delivery to high end multiple retailers

focussed on continuous improvement

Evidence of good organisational, planning and time management abilities with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines

Highly proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

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Note:This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely, but should not be taken as a definitive list. Finnebrogue reserves the right to vary duties and add duties as they see necessary.