The role reports into the Plant Director and will form part of the Senior Management Team, responsible for the Finance function and acting as a Business Partner to the Plant Director and other departments. In this role you will be required to closely work with the Plant Director to develop and execute the Business Strategy in alignment with the Business Plan, with ownership of ensuring financial delivery. The Financial Controller is responsible for delivering the financial targets in line with Group. * Demonstrate strong leadership of the function, driving culture and performance to meet and exceed the expectations of the Company * Effectively business partner the management team and act as Senior Management Team member and key contributor to the overall company strategy and business plan * Maintain and develop Standard Costing understanding across all functions so that it becomes embedded into the culture of the Company * A visible advocate of the global core process development ensuring that common Group Finance processes are deployed and adhered to * Lead the annual budget preparation and analysis and quarterly re-forecast process ensuring the final plan fits with corporate objectives * Development of strategic objectives and targets through the strategy deployment process with full ownership for delivery of all financial targets * Responsible for producing accurate the annual budget and quarterly forecasts that will achieve the business objectives * Responsible for reviewing and submitting the Monthly Management Pack and related financial schedules accurately and on time * Full variance analysis and explanation with real time information; completing cost centre reviews with stakeholders to ensure understanding and accountability for the results