Financial Controller

Belinda Roberts Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing services firm in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance team. The ideal candidate will be CIMA/ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 2-3 years PQE. Responsibilities include monthly management reporting, ensuring financial compliance, and managing budgets and forecasts. The position offers a competitive package along with opportunities for professional development in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years PQE as a Financial Controller.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience of statutory accounting needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Lead month-end process and present to stakeholders.
• Provide commercial insight, including profitability analysis.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA or ACA qualification

Strong Excel skills

Open to change

Ability to multitask

Process driven

Education

Fully Qualified CIMA/ACCA or ACA

Job description

Overview

Ihavebeenretainedbyafast-growingservicesbusinessbasedintheWiganarea.Myclientislookingtostrengthenitsfinanceteamduetogrowth.ReportingtotheCFOthisroleisforanexperiencedFinancialControllerlookingtofurthertheircareer.Youwillbequalifiedandhaveworkedwithinaservices-basedbusinessandbelookingforarolethatwillgiveyouanopportunitytocomeintoawell-establishedbusinessandmakeyourownstamp.MyclientworkswithintheUKofferaservicethatsupportsbusinesses.

Main responsibilities

• Monthly management reporting in line with the business timetable
• Financial and regulatory compliance alongside HMRC compliance
• Build robust relationships with all stakeholders and departments
• Managing the external audit in collaboration with the CFO
• Systems support

The role will involve

• Preparation of monthly management information and annual financial statements
• Developing a robust internal control environment to ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Producing cashflow forecasts
• Tracking and posting month end journals
• Manage the development of budgets and forecasts for the company
• Working with the CFO to produce Management Information and Analysis
• Assisting in the annual budgeting process, and reforecasts
• Constant monitoring of processes to ensure maximum productivity within the finance team

Your day-to-day activities

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Leading the month end process and presenting to stakeholders
• Providing commercial insight - including profitability analysis and tender support
• Supporting the M&A processes when needed
• Overseeing reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls
• Preparing VAT returns, audit information and investor reports
• Collating information for the management of the budgets and forecasts
• Management of the systems used within the finance team - ensuring they are being used to their maximum capabilities

Qualifications / Experience needed

• Fully Qualified CIMA/ACCA or ACA with a minimum of 2-3 years PQE
• Be robust and open to change as this business grows
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of statutory accounting
• Experience of working within an owner-managed larger SME would be an advantage
• Ability to multitask and be a self-starter
• Process driven with experience implementation to manage growth
• Strong IT skills including Excel

This role offered an excellent package, along with progression and development for the right candidate. This role will offer hybrid working.