Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee a finance team and manage key financial functions. This role involves financial reporting, audit management, and strategic project involvement, offering genuine career development opportunities within a PE-backed business.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension via salary sacrifice

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in industry or practice.
• Experience in a Top 10 / Big 4 accountancy firm preferred.
• Proactive and organised with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team across key functions.
• Deliver timely and accurate management accounts and financial reporting.
• Own the audit process and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

• Join a PE backed business at a time of growth
• Genuine progression opportunities to FD

About Our Client

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will oversee a team, covering management accounts, accounts payable, and credit control. This is a broad and hands-on role involving financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, internal controls, audit management, and business partnering. You'll also be exposed to strategic projects, including system implementations and potential acquisitions.

Job Description

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  Lead and manage a finance team across key functions.
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  Deliver timely and accurate management accounts, board packs, and financial reporting.
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  Own the audit process and ensure statutory compliance (UK GAAP / FRS102).
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  Maintain strong financial controls and carry out regular balance sheet reconciliations.
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  Manage cashflow forecasting and oversee payment processes.
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  Support department heads in understanding and analysing costs.
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  Liaise with external advisors on taxation and compliance matters.
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  Produce group budgets and reforecasts, combining inputs from all departments.
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  Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
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  Review and oversee payroll processes.
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  Take a lead role in finance-related strategic projects.

The Successful Applicant

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  ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with a background in a Top 10 / Big 4 accountancy firm.
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  At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in industry or practice.
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  Strong technical accounting knowledge and audit experience.
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines.
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  Proven leadership skills with experience developing and mentoring teams.
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  Strong Excel and system skills.
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  Comfortable working predominantly on-site, with occasional travel to other locations.

What's on Offer

• Salary in the region of £60,000 to £70,000
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  Generous holiday allowance
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  Pension via salary sacrifice
• Genuine career development opportunities