Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Liverpool is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller to manage key financial processes and lead a small team. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, overseeing audits, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong SAP skills and manufacturing finance experience, ready for a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with proficiency in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the month-end process and preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Leading and coordinating the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Conducting detailed financial analysis and overseeing product costing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

SAP proficiency

Cost accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a strong background in manufacturing and expertise in SAP?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Liverpool, operating as part of a successful and dynamic international group.

Client Details

Well-established manufacturer in Liverpool, global leader with over 75 years of experience, that is part of an international group .

Description

• Ownership of the month-end process, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Leading and coordinating the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors
• Conducting detailed financial analysis, variance reporting
• Overseeing and improving product costing and manufacturing cost controls
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Ensuring full compliance with internal controls and group reporting standards
• Leading continuous improvements in financial processes and SAP improvement projects
• Management of a small team
  
  

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in cost accounting and manufacturing finance processes
• Excellent SAP skills
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, site role
  
  

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £60,000 - £70,000
• A fixed-term contract of 12 months with potential for further opportunities.
• 25 days holiday
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• On site working, with flexibility in hours
  
  

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career, apply now to join this exciting opportunity