Financial Controller

Kenton Black; Greenodd; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment partner is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen their finance team in Greenodd. The role involves leading a small team, financial reporting, and collaborating with senior management. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and commercial acumen to the table. Offering flexible working arrangements and ongoing training, this full-time or part-time position caters to those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving finance environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Office-based role

Ongoing training and development

30 days annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Good commercial acumen to support effective decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of transactional finance staff.
• Own all financial reporting and management accounts production.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Review AP and AR activities.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Collaborate with senior management for effective decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Financial Reporting

Budget Preparation

Analytical Skills

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview:

A family owned business in Ulverston has partnered with Kenton Black Finance as they look to strengthen their finance team by appointing a new finance lead. With a current turnover in the region of £16m the business is firmly rooted in their market, operating for 25+ years.

This is an autonomous role which provides input to strategic decision making, remaining hands on in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

A full time role is available, or a part time role can be considered for the successful candidate.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, working hours to suit the individual
• Office based role in Ulverston
• Salary depending on experience
• Ongoing training and development
• 30 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
• Pension

Your New Role as Financial Controller:

Reporting to the Director, this role sits as no.1 in finance with regular liaison and support from the external Accountant as required. Duties will include:

• Leading a small team of transactional finance staff, responsible for their training and development
• Ownership for all financial reporting, management accounts production, commentary and analysis
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Review of AP and AR activities
• Overseeing payroll processing
• Work closely with senior management to ensure effective decisions are made

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be proven in a similar level role with strong leadership and staff management capabilities. Strong technical ability is required, as well as demonstrating good commercial acumen to support effective business decision making.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK