c£39,000 + Benefits

Chippenham   CCR 1168

This division of a large company seeks to appoint a very capable and commercially aware Qualified by Experience, or Qualified accountant to the role of Factory Accountant at one of its small manufacturing units. You will be expected to contribute substantially to ensuring a profitable and efficient business which will play a significant role in the future success of the division.

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager and working closely with the Site Manager, you will be responsible for all financial reporting for the business unit. This will include forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, commentary and monthly management accounting. You will also be responsible for ensuring an effective costing system with accurate reporting on materials and labour, overheads, wastage, and variances. Key to this role will be the development of KPIs and dashboard .

You must have extensive experience and knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment together with a demonstrable record of tight financial control. A history of systems improvement should be evident in your CV. Working in a department at the Divisional offices requires a team player who is flexible in attitude to work and willing to help out wherever needed.

c£50,000 + benefits

Chippenham   CCR 1167

This is an interim role that, for the right candidate, will become permanent after six months. This growing autonomous subsidiary consists of a number of business units. It has now reached a critical point where it needs to strengthen its finance function, and develop its business systems. The addition of this post is seen as pivotal to both objectives.

Reporting to the Finance Director and supported by a small team, part of your responsibilities will be to further develop management information reporting for a manufacturing business. This will need detailed attention in terms of understanding the cost drivers and impact on margins and reporting accuracy. You will develop the management reporting so that profitability by product, customer and region can be tracked easily and that systems are sensitive and responsive to bespoke orders. In addition, you will also be responsible for financial systems development within the subsidiary and the business units. The overall strategy will be to ensure the existing system is fit for purpose:- to be able to consolidate reporting of the various businesses while maintaining the ability to report performance of each, and collectively as a group both vertically and horizontally. The project will demand a hands on approach in detailed financial mapping as well as the ability to overview. Other duties will include support for the Finance Director by ensuring robust financial controls, providing detailed budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary, together with recommendations for business decision making.

You should be a qualified accountant with experience of successful financial management in medium sized businesses, who also possesses solid experience of manufacturing. Good financial modelling skills are essential to this role and you should be proficient with Excel. The position calls for a robust individual who can work in a fast moving entrepreneurial environment, who is very much a team player and who can also work independently. For the right candidate, the interim role will become permanent.

c£28,000 + car + bens

Bradford on Avon   CCR 1166

This successful global business seeks to appoint a commercially aware studier (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) to one of its growing and profitable subsidiaries. An exciting and varied role, it will enable you to further develop your commercial skills with high calibre managers in a fast moving environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller your overall responsibilities will include business partnering sales and operations.Specifically this will involve monthly management accounting, commentary and analysis with a focus on customer profitability and pricing by region, product, service and customer. You will also be responsible for budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, new business analysis, providing financial support for bid processes, presentations and ad hoc financial modelling.

To succeed in this role you will have the ability to grasp and deal with business challenges quickly. You will also be a confident individual with good communication and financial modelling skills who can deliver agreed objectives to tight deadlines. For the right person there are excellent prospects and the benefits package on offer is excellent.

c£45,000 + Benefits

Swindon  CCR 1165

Following promotion and increased business demands, this well established and financially secure SME seeks to strengthen its finance department with the addition of a newly created role of Financial Controller. The business is very successful and provides specialist scientific, engineering and technical services to national and international clients.

Reporting to the Managing Director and supported by a small team, your responsibilities will include all routine financial and management accounting. Working closely with budget holders and managers in the business you will review and advise on projects with regard to budgets, cost drivers and margins, to ensure good margins and healthy cashflow are maintained. Specific duties will encompass budgeting, variance reporting and commentary, cashflow forecasting and analysis. You will also be responsible for annual and quarterly statutory reporting and have significant involvement in implementing system and process improvements.

You should be Qualified accountant, with some experience of supporting commercial activities, who is capable of and has the desire to develop the role toward full commercial responsibilities. Good Excel and Access skills together with ERP systems knowledge are a prerequisite. Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels will be needed to lead a small team and dealing with senior managers.

c €115,000 + extensive ex pat benefits

Portugal  CCR 1164

The plant is a significant part of a highly innovative and profitable group with strong brands, sales of €80 million and 1700 employees worldwide. They are market leaders in the manufacture of specialist protective wear. Recent retirement has led to the need to appoint a talented and experienced Plant Manager to run an established site which employs c. 270 personnel.

This challenging, varied and rewarding role reports to an offsite Main Board Director and carries responsibility for the factory. The objective of this role will be to ensure the operation exceeds its key performance measures. The pivotal areas of impact will be the:-

• Development and motivation of cohesive & effective operations teams
• To develop and sustain  a genuine culture of continual improvement
• To deliver excellent site performance

Key duties will focus on; effective management of all budgets and operational costs, manufacturing personnel, the factory plant, equipment & facilities; achievement of KPIs for customer service, quality and costs; support for the development of new and existing products; and ensuring compliance with both Portuguese and internal procedures, quality, and health & safety standards.

Ideally you will be a graduate with formal management qualifications who possesses experience of onsite senior management in a manufacturing / engineering environment.  Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, together with a good working knowledge of modern management systems and a practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Though the senior team are good English speakers, a willingness to learn Portuguese is an advantage as is experience of SAP. Your CV should demonstrate both a track record of success in a commensurate role and relevant technical experience.  Overseas experience is a distinct advantage.

c£40,000

North Bristol  CCR 1163

This is a challenging and potentially rewarding role which is not for the faint hearted but more for the entrepreneurially minded. The business has just emerged from administration with its Bluechip customer base intact and a refreshed management team. Previously family owned it has just been joined by a talented MD who believes the business has great potential, enough to leave a secure and well paid job within a substantial plc.

Working very closely with the MD and supported by an assistant (yet to be appointed) the challenges are many and yet provide an excellent opportunity to not only establish the finance function from the ground up but also be part of a business with growth potential. Currently operating on Quickbooks there will be an urgent need to upgrade to Sage. Previously financial visibility was lacking within the business. You will establish this rapidly to produce meaningful management accounts for sound business decision making. There is also the need for very tight cash management and control in all areas and you will be responsible for this in the critical phase of re-establishing the business. This will be in addition to the usual budgeting, forecasting, monthly and annual routines.

The role is ideally suited but not exclusive to a commercially capable, Qualified By Experience accountant from an SME and who is currently out of work. To succeed you should be a robust individual capable of withstanding the demands and pressures of resurrecting a business from administration. Sound experience of cash control and cashflow management is essential.

to £45,000 + Benefits

Abingdon  CCR  1162

Significant growth has led to this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding market leader in a newly created role, with firm prospects of promotion to Financial Controller. The company, a division of a very successful group, provides business solutions for an extensive and enviable Blue Chip client base.

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director and working with a cohesive team, you will be expected to develop the role, putting your own stamp on it and adding value to the department and the business.
Specific duties will include:- financial and management reporting, monthly and annually; budgeting and forecasting; business modelling; ensuring and maintaining robust controls; assisting with acquisitions and systems development; statutory returns; payroll; cash reporting; and any ad hoc projects. Should you identify other areas that can be assimilated into the role, that are of value, you will be encouraged to take on the additional responsibilities.

The company seeks a qualified accountant who is confident, technically strong and can demonstrate achievement. You will be a team player with the ability to work independently when required. Commercial awareness and ability to reprioritise tasks at short notice in a fast paced environment are important, as are good communication, Excel and analytical skills. The culture of the company is best characterised as: – a highly energised, results oriented, “work hard, play hard” informal environment, where you are expected to structure your own day. It is essential that you are temperamentally suited to this and at ease with open plan.

c£34,000 + Benefits

Swindon  CCR  1161

This large and successful manufacturing business is the supplier of key products for instantly recogniseable global brands. It is offering an excellent opportunity for a part qualified studier or AAT qualified to develop their career with a leading world class business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will be responsible for the P & L including analyses of actual versus plan, financial performance and reporting on variances; and Balance Sheet including the analysis and reconciliation of all control accounts. Assisting in the preparation of Financial Statements and all internal and external statutory reporting also forms part of the role. Specific duties will involve producing the monthly accounts, liaising with Production Control and Material Services on inventory control & reported Cost of Sales, Cost Centre reporting and analysis, fixed assets and monitoring foreign currency movements.

You will be a proactive individual who is very much a team player and who possesses good Excel and analytical abilities. You should also have good communication skills and confidence in dealing with all levels. Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is a must.

c£45,000 + Benefits

Chippenham  CCR  1160

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, profitable and growing SME in an exciting, newly created, and varied role. The company provides high end specialist services in a growing niche market. The opportunity would suit a career minded, high calibre qualified account. You will have a strong preference for SMEs and a strong desire to make an impact on a business in your first managerial role. It is anticipated that, with planned organic growth, the role will evolve toward more commercial and strategic responsibilities.

Working closely with a dynamic and entrepreneurial MD, and off site Finance Director, overall responsibility of the Financial Controller will be to provide strong financial support to the business and to assist with controlled growth. Specifically, you will be expected to: – recruit, train and develop a small department; oversee a systems implementation; provide detailed management information including variance analysis and KPIs; provide robust budgets, forecasts and cashflow management; meet all statutory requirements and ensure tight financial controls.

You will be a commercially aware ACA, CIMA, or ACCA who possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills combined with an inquisitive nature, a desire to make improvements and the ability to influence business decision making. The ability to work independently, as part of a team, to lead, and to inspire colleagues is essential. You should be able to grasp and deal with issues quickly and change perspectives from detail to the “bigger picture” equally quickly. Flexibility is important including being “hands on” as and when required. Both the owner and MD of the business have an “open” management style, encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and are prepared to reward results.

to £45,000 + Benefits

Chippenham  CCR 1159

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful, debt free and profitable, subcontract engineering SME. The business has an enviable customer portfolio and offers specialist project engineering services for industries including nuclear energy, road and rail infrastructure, and defence. It is well positioned for growth, both in the UK and abroad.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, an innovative and inspirational individual recently introduced by CCR, your overall responsibilities will include:- planning, coordination and control of all manufacturing processes. You will ultimately be responsible for ensuring that all products are produced to the required quality, cost and delivery. Specific duties will encompass:- managing the planning, scheduling and productivity of all areas of the production process; optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality; managing, motivating and developing a team of up to 25 direct reports; and leading continuous improvement projects. This role also carries responsibility for plant and facility maintenance, and health and safety.

The business wishes to appoint a strong team player who can operate successfully in a fast moving and demanding environment. You should possess excellent planning, negotiating, and organizing skills together with a good understanding of machining, sheet metal, fabrication and product assembly. As a manager you should be able to motivate and develop co-workers, colleagues and others. Essential to success in the role is the ability to grasp complex concepts easily and to be structured, proactive, analytical and practical. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the above requirements in their CV with specific examples.