Financial Controller

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering timely reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and a passion for developing teams. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the organization within a supportive and reputable company.

Benefits

Accreditations and awards

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience in managing a finance function and delivering against deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate production of the monthly management accounts.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and financial regulations.
• Develop strategies to support business objectives and manage finance function.

Skills

Financial accounting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Description

An excellent opportunity to join a hugely successful and growing business in the role of Financial Controller.

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the company, ensuring key controls are adhered to, compliance with reporting standards, and providing concise and timely financial reporting & recommendations to senior management.

The successful candidate should have a passion for developing both people and processes, resulting in an efficient, engaged team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in financial management to make a significant impact in a leading organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate production of the monthly management accounts to key stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, accounting, and financial regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement financial and operational strategies to support business objectives.
• Lead and develop the finance function to be a team of experts.
• Ensure key financial controls and processes are managed in line with SLA's.
• Management and development of the financial systems & processes.
• Develop relevant Financial MI that supports business goals, team performance, and management of risk.
• Support the Treasury & Taxation function with statutory reporting and annual audit management.
• Develop and implement financial and operational strategies to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong academic background.
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting principles, controls, and procedures.
• Experience of statutory reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in implementing process improvements.
• Experience in managing a finance function and delivering against timely deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in a fast-paced change environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

My client has an excellent reputation in the industry and hold many accreditations - they are a 2-star outstanding best companies to work for, 3rd best company to work for in the Business Services sector, and within the top 25 employers in the Northwest. They are also Gold status Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.