Financial Controller

Butler Rose Ltd; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Role Overview
This is a pivotal position for an ambitious finance professional ready to take full ownership of the accounting function across all Group entities. As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting strategic growth by producing accurate financial and management information, driving process improvements, and ensuring financial compliance. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will also manage a small finance team and be the primary contact for external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Systems & Reporting
   Manage and maintain the Group's accounting system (currently Sage) and oversee data integration from third-party platforms such as payroll and production.
2. Produce monthly management accounts.
3. Review and ensure timely, accurate management accounts for all other Group entities.
4. Develop management information and financial reports to support business operations.
5. Lead the preparation of information for the annual audit and act as key liaison for Group auditors.

1. Financial Operations & Compliance
   Prepare statutory accounts and ensure readiness for audit in line with current accounting standards.
2. Oversee inter-company reconciliations, consolidations, and year-end adjustments.
3. Ensure compliance with financial and statutory requirements including:
1. VAT reporting
2. Government statistical returns
3. CCA reporting
4. Liaison with utility providers

1. Process & Team Management
   Lead and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
2. Review and enhance accounting procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy.
3. Ensure delivery of timely and accurate reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualifications

1. AAT qualified as a minimum (CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or finalist highly desirable).
2. Proven experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
3. Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
4. Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
6. Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Sage or similar accounting systems.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.

Desirable

1. Working towards or already CIMA/ACCA qualified.
2. Experience in handling statutory accounts preparation and audit readiness.
3. Understanding of international reporting (e.g., French VAT, group consolidations).

What's on Offer

1. A rare opportunity to play a leading role in the growth and development of a long-established business.
2. Scope to influence strategy and drive operational efficiency.
3. Supportive working environment with strong leadership and a collaborative team culture.
4. Competitive salary and benefits package.

This role has strong potential to move into a Finance Director post after 18 months!

If you would like to learn more, please contact Finance Business Manager Nathan Baillie from Butler Rose.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.