Finance Controller

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Private medical cover

Pension

20 days holidays

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are actively seeking a Finance Controller for a growing business with turnover around £6m, aiming to £10m by 2030. You will report to the MD and lead a small finance team in a global group with diverse sectors including Food, Oil & Gas, and Retail.

The FC will manage year-end accounts, monthly management accounts, and day-to-day finance operations while seeking cost controls and potential acquisitions to maximise profit and sales.

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification or proven by experience.
• Experience in managing a finance function and team(s).
• Preparation of annual accounts and monthly management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Accounts for Year End - in coordination with external Accountants.
• Preparation and Review of Monthly Management Accounts with leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day Finance function including Sales/Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Payroll.
• Grow the business through profit improvement and potential acquisitions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost controls

Year end accounting

Management accounting

Payroll management

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are pleased to be working exclusively to appoint a Finance Controller to our Clients business with a T/O in the region of £6m. The appointment of a new Finance Controller forms part of the growth plan to move the business to a £10 m T/O business by 2030.

The role of FC will report to the MD of this family driven Group operating for over two decades. Our Client has an impressive Order Book across a range of Sectors including Food / Oil and Gas and Retail. The business works across the Globe including Europe / North Africa and the Middle East.

As Finance Controller you will be supported by a small - loyal and extremely focused Finance and Admin team.

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF THE NEW FINANCE CONTROLLER

• Review of the current Finance Operating Systems - we are not looking for change for change's sake - we are looking for finesse and the implementation of Finance practices that will achieve the goal of a T/O of £10m by 2030
• Have a passion to continue strong Cost Controls - to be able to review Trends / Market Analysis and feed this into the WIP and strong on time Delivery of Orders
• Be detail orientated behind the numbers - to work with the On-Site Teams to impact on final Costings / Profit of Product and Order
• Be able to work with the Chamber of Commerce to secure Grants to assist with Innovation and Growth

You will also have the Daily / Weekly / Monthly functions of an FC to include:

• Preparation of Accounts for Year End - working with external Accountants
• Preparation and Review of Monthly Management Accounts with the Senior Leadership team
• Oversee the day-to-day Finance function of Sales / Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Payroll

Our Client needs a FC that can ensure that the day-to-day Finance function continues as well as it has done but who is also an FC who can work to grow the business - Internally through increased Profit and maximisation of Sales but also potentially via Acquisition.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE FINANCE CONTROLLER

• Annual Salary of c £55,000 - £65,000
• Annual Performance Related Appraisal
• Flex Start - Finish times can be offered - this is a full time / office-based role
• 20 Days Holidays AND Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Cover - can be offered
• Pension - that can be enhanced

There are no limits to how invested you can become as the FC into this business - we are looking for a mature character who has proven skills and experience of working in a business that has a hands-on approach and where every single person matters.

You can be ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience

The Interview process will be;

• Initial First Stage Interview with Karen Reynolds
• First Interview with the business on Site to meet the MD and External Accountant
• Second Interview on Site - to have a tour / meet the team and answer your final questions