Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Liverpool is searching for a skilled Financial Controller to lead financial operations and drive process improvements. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence business decisions and enhance financial reporting while managing a team. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills, ensuring effective communication across all levels of the organization. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's transformation agenda. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly reporting process and financial controls.
• Manage a team of two junior accountants and support audit processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

My client, a leading services business in Liverpool, is looking to hire a technically strong, yet commercially savvy, Financial Controller.

Our client is seeking a highly competent Financial Controller to join their successful, established, and growing company. This role offers the opportunity to challenge the wider business, improve processes, and support a transformation agenda.

What you'll do:

1. Oversee the effective and efficient monthly reporting process for the division.
2. Challenge current ways of working; streamlining where possible and ensuring systems are used to their full capability.
3. Proactively manage monthly cost review meetings and ad hoc projects with senior operational stakeholders.
4. Forecast spend: supporting, challenging, and providing aid to senior managers ensuring cost control.
5. Oversee, manage, and review all appropriate financial controls. Take appropriate action where required.
6. Support in the production of the annual statutory accounts.
7. Key audit stakeholder management ensuring the annual and interim audit run smoothly.
8. Manage a team of two junior accountants.

What you bring:

1. Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
2. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel.
3. Experience of presenting data in a clear and precise manner to both financial and non-financial employees.
4. Commercial acumen to support the business decision-making process.
5. Strong stakeholder management experience with demonstrable experience of business partnering.
6. Leadership skills with an analytical approach.
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet regular deadlines.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

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