Financial Controller and HR

at  Less Common Metals

Less Common Metals have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller and HR to join the team based in Ellesmere Port on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 level dependent on experience.
Less Common Metals are a long established manufacturer that is now at the forefront of decarbonising our planet. Their products are sold around the world to enable green energy production and mobility. Substantial growth is therefore anticipated in coming years and the financial controller will be part of the leadership team at this very exciting time.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER AND HR:

• Head of Finance in a private SME
• Comfortable operating as part of the Leadership Team
• A recognised accountancy qualification,
• Experience managing an accounts team
• Excellent financial accounting & reporting skills
• Can do attitude
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation from shop floor to Shareholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

As our Financial Controller and HR, you will take full responsibility for the provision of all financial data, cashflow and budgets as required by the company to enable the efficient and timely reporting, control and management of all aspects of the business and to actively contribute to the local management team. To manage all matters pertaining to human resources at LCM.
Flexibility is available with start and finish times within the operating hours of 8am to 6pm by agreement.

Key responsibilities of our Financial Controller and HR:

• Overseeing all accounting processes and procedures, ensuring they comply with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Managing the monthly close process and production of the relevant financial reports for management and shareholders.
• Being responsible for managing cash flow of currency accounts, liaising with forex traders, currency forward contracts, majority of LCM trade is in USD.
• Being responsible for the finances of UK & European Grant Funded Projects, planning budgeting/cashflows and subsequent reporting to Innovate UK & EU platforms.
• Preparing annual budgets and monthly reforecasts including working capital and monitor departments spend.
• Liaising with external bodies including the auditors to ensure the timely presentation of all statutory accounts as defined by relevant authorities.
• Managing all matters pertaining to Human Resources on the LCM site in consultation with the Managing Director and the relevant Department Managers to ensure full compliance with legal requirements and provide a consistent and fair approach to the management of all staff.
• Being responsible for payroll, P11ds, ensure all matters relating to payroll are accurate, properly authorised and comply with all statutory requirements.
• Overseeing all IT projects and IT related matters.
• Being aware of and complying with the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policies.
• To manage all Company Secretarial matters including insurances.