controller Wrexham, Wales

Ellison

Full Time Wrexham, Wales 65000 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Ellison is a leading manufacturer in the arts and craft industry. Widely known for our die cutting machines, dies and making essentials we offer our creative community a cohesive collection of products that support their making journey. Whether they enjoy upcycling, home décor, sewing or paper crafting there is a product offering available. The extensive Sizzix product collections provide their community with everything needed to build their creative lifestyles.

Ellison is a global company with offices in California, USA and Wrexham, UK with manufacturing operations in China. Ellison supply Business-to-Business (B2B) customers worldwide across multiple channels of distribution including chain retailers, online, distributors and TV channels. Business-to-Consumer (B2C) customers are also supplied via Ellison’s branded websites and direct to schools. Ellison’s mission is to strive to be the brand of choice in die-cutting and embossing technologies, providing quality and cohesive product stories, through a seamless multi-channel customer experience.

Position Summary:

In joining our operational finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a leading arts and crafts business. We are looking for a Group Financial Controller to drive our operational finance function to improve our ability to deliver accurate and timely information, work faster on our continuous improvement roadmap and drive greater business insight.

This role will be responsible for our UK, Europe and US operations, based in Wrexham, North Wales. The team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, functioning as a proactive business partner and assisting the business leaders with their accounting and compliance responsibilities.

Key Areas of Responsibility (including but not limited to):

As a Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the accurate reporting and management of the day to day processes for the financial operations of our UK and US Entity. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will work closely with stakeholders throughout our group of companies to improve processes and drive clarity within our global reporting. Duties to also include;

Leading and coordinating all day to day finance and accounting operations.

Coordinating the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
Leading the consolidation process across the group of companies
Weekly Cashflow forecasts
Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements.
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

Lead month-end and year-end close process under rigid timelines.
Manage external relationships, accountants, auditors, bank.
Oversee consolidation of group companies.
Lead annual audit, working with external accountants and auditors.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

Manage and comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Working closely with Heads of Departments to support clear reporting and financial objectives.
Support and develop a first class finance department.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Self-motivated and driven
Have the desire to grow the role and deliver exceptional service
Ability to work as a part of a small team and across departments
Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Must be able to engage with business professionals at all levels
Must be highly motivated to achieve goals set
5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
ACA/ACCA qualified or similar
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Our Vision

We will be experts at innovating and evolving product stories through an immersive customer journey, where hands-on creativity and digital experiences co-exist.
We will pioneer creative expression, captivating every generation.

Our Mission

We strive to be the brand of choice in die-cutting and embossing technologies, providing quality and cohesive product stories, through a seamless multi-channel customer experience.

Our Core Values

Passion
Commitment and Accountability
Results Driven
Collaboration
Encouragement

Why Join Our Team

We provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment for all, focused on empowering, inspiring and nurturing our people.
We provide competitive compensation and benefits, and we thrive on innovation and being a great place to work.

What We Offer