Financial Controller

OBU BSc Applied Accounting (ACCA); Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Liverpool is seeking a detail-driven Financial Controller. This role involves overseeing financial processes, preparation of financial reports, and management of a small team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting qualifications and experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Flexibility in hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent SAP skills required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the month-end process and ensuring accuracy.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Leading and coordinating the annual audit process and liaising with auditors.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication

Leadership skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Proficiency in cost accounting

SAP skills

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