Commercial Financial Controller

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively with his growth production client who are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Financial Controller to assist the senior management team grow their bottom line and execute their strategic 5 year plan. Our client is based in Leeds. As a financial controller, you will work closely with the Finance Director and assist them in various tasks, such as: * Provide financial information, analysis and support to various stakeholders (plant managers, plant management teams, senior controller) as required. * Proactively use available tools to assess existing product profitability, identify improvement opportunities and follow-through as required with commercial and operations management. * Lead monthly “bridge calls” discussing financial performance versus budget, prior year and/or forecast. * Prepare materials and lead discussions for all financial portions of the quarterly review meetings. * Coordinate preparation and review of budget/forecasts with management. * Coordinate preparation and submission of capital spending projects for management review and approval. * Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance. * Develop and drive profitability improvement ideas and programs through a combination of specified commercial activity, cost leakage elimination, cost reduction programs, etc. * Identify and elevate actual and projected financial risks and opportunities to management on a timely basis. To be successful in this role, you will need: * A qualified accountant with demonstrable post qualification experience. * Experience in a similar role, preferably from a manufacturing/production environment. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software. * A proactive, positive, and team-oriented attitude. * Staff management experience. Salary up to £75k plus a generous benefits package