Group Financial Controller

Chipping Norton Permanent £80,000 - £95,000 per year
  • Number one in finance, both strategic and hands on
  • Fantastic role working with stakeholders and Senior Leadership teams

About Our Client

Johnston Quarry Group ("JQG") is a specialist quarried materials supplier producing construction aggregates and premium quality building stone, as well as agricultural lime for soil improvement. Its aggregate products are typically used in infrastructure projects, with its unique Cotswolds Ironstone and Bath Stone used in specified high end housing applications. The business operates eight quarries and two separate processing sites located across the South West, Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire. JQG became part of the Sigmaroc plc group in January 2022 and has been quickly integrated with the existing UK operations. There are exciting plans post-acquisition to increase turnover, through increasing profitability, business efficacy and organic growth going forward.

Sigmaroc plc is a group which invests, improves, integrates and innovates companies within the quarrying and building materials space in Europe. They acquire quality businesses and grow them through strategic investment, experienced management and technical innovations.

Job Description

The finance team is transforming following the acquisition. This includes process improvement in the speed and accuracy of financial reporting. Not only is this required to feed into consolidated reporting, but local management have a need for more detailed information on which to base decisions as they look to grow the business. This is an opportunity for the right person to make the role their own and implement systems and processes to help achieve this. Key shareholders include C-suite and senior management team.

The role is supported by a finance team of 4 and reports to the Finance Director of the Sigmaroc UK platform. There will also be a close working relationship with the General Manager of JQG.

  • Oversight of the management accounts preparation process, and preparation of consolidated financial reports for submission to Sigmaroc
  • Development of daily/weekly KPIs to give timely snapshots of performance to key stakeholders
  • Business partnering with individual division managers to drive profitable growth
  • Ad-hoc financial analysis, including investment appraisals
  • Preparation of cashflow and profit forecasts
  • Implementation of controls and processes to control expenditure
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements
  • Oversight of payroll
  • Development & mentoring of finance team
  • Main point of contact for statutory auditors and tax advisors

The Successful Applicant

    • ACA/ ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
    • At least 5 years PQE in a multi-site business environment which operates at pace
    • Strong statutory accounting knowledge and good knowledge of VAT and tax
    • Strong IT skills - Excel and Powerpoint
    • Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organisational and time management skills
    • Efficient, reliable and thorough approach
    • Drive and initiative - the desire to add value, proactive approach
    • Able to communicate effectively and adapt to anyone within the broader team

    Personal Attributes

    • A "safe pair of hands" - efficient, reliable, thorough and with excellent attention to detail.
    • Ability to take ownership and deliver with a "can-do" attitude.
    • Able to communicate effectively, build relationships and adapt to anyone within the broader team and business leaders

What's on Offer

This is a great opportunity to make an impact and be part of the senior management team. In return, there is an excellent package available

Salary £80,000-95,000 depending on experience

Car Allowance

Bonus

Private Health care

Pension

Contact
Richard Hailey
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6222423
Phone number
+44 186 520 8784

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chipping Norton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Richard Hailey
Consultant phone
+44 186 520 8784
Job reference
JN-102023-6222423