Financial Controller

MDM Resourcing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management firm in Greater Manchester is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of its financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and previous experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and managing a finance team. This role offers a chance to significantly impact the growth of a well-managed business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role, either through qualification or significant experience.
• Experience within a product-based business preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust business processes and controls are in place.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Oversee management reporting and develop KPIs.
• Manage working capital and cashflow.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Reporting

Cashflow Management

Process Development

Education

Qualified accountant or experience

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, this broad and hands on role covers all aspects of the financial management of the business. Key responsibilities include:-

• Controls: Ensure that business processes, controls and systems are robust, effective and appropriate to the growth and change occurring in the business.
• Management: Leadership and mentoring of a small but capable finance team.
• Reporting: Oversee preparation of daily/weekly/monthly management reporting, develop insightful KPIs to support commercial decision making. Annual statutory reporting.
• Working Capital Management: Develop and maintain routines which enable rigorous control over cashflow, stock management and working capital.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Work with the business in developing business plans and budgets.
• Business Partnering: Support the Leadership Team through providing information to enable improved decision making.
• Tax: Preparation of VAT returns and annual corporation tax computations (with the support of external advisors where required).

The Candidate

• Experienced accountant (qualified or qualified by experience).
• Experience in a multi-site “product” business (ideally retail, but not essential).
• Confident leader with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong experience in developing processes, controls, reporting and data insight.
• A person who enjoys taking responsibility and works to high personal standards of care.

A great opportunity to make an impact and play a central role in the growth of a well run North West business