Financial Controller

IPS Group Ltd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international services company in Halifax is seeking a talented qualified accountant to join their team. This key role involves working closely with the Finance Director to drive profitability through financial planning and analysis. The successful candidate will prepare management accounts, liaise with auditors for year-end accounts, and support the development of financial strategies. This opportunity offers mentorship from an experienced Financial Director and a clear path for career progression. If you're eager to enhance your skills and secure a vital role in financial management, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
• Experience in audit or financial accounting, with a focus on management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and analyze performance.
• Business partner with stakeholders to understand trends and support financial controls.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Controls

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

International services company based in Halifax is looking to recruit a talented qualified accountant seeking a move from practice or industry to work under and be mentored by an experienced Financial Director and offer future succession planning for the Financial Director post.

This is a key role in driving profitability and adding commercial value through financial planning and analysis. Working directly with the Finance Director the role offers a mix of both the financial, team management and commercial responsibilities including:

1. Preparation of monthly management accounts with analysis of performance versus budget.
2. Prepare statutory year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.
3. Business partner with stakeholders gaining an understanding of business trends.
4. Balance sheet reconciliations.
5. Maintain Fixed Asset Registers.
6. Work with the FD on budgeting and forecasting.
7. Support the Financial Director and Managing Director to develop and improve profitability.
8. Ensure adequate financial controls are in place.

The ideal candidate will be:

1. ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.
2. Previous experience within audit/financial accounting within the profession or management accountant/financial accounting experience within industry.
3. Keen to develop and secure career progression.

If you are interested in this Financial Controller opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.