Financial Controller

Michael Page; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Liverpool is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial processes and lead a small team. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a chance to work within a dynamic, international group. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing finance and excellent SAP skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Flexibility in hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in manufacturing finance.
• Excellent skills in SAP and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the month-end process ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and leading annual audit.
• Overseeing product costing and improving manufacturing cost controls.

Skills

SAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Cost accounting

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