Financial Controller (Warrington)

The Part-Time Finance People; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative accounting firm is seeking a part-time Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in Warrington. This role offers the flexibility of working two days a week on a self-employed basis, perfect for professionals looking to balance multiple client engagements. You will play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing financial controls to support business growth. If you are an experienced Financial Controller with a passion for helping SMEs succeed, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Financial Controller in SMEs.
• Fully qualified accountant or QBE with 5+ years managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting for the company.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls.

Skills

Management Accounts

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Budgets, Cashflow and Profit Forecasting

Xero

Team Management

Financial Controls Implementation

Year-End Processes

Excel Proficiency

Financial Presentation Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACMA/FCCA/ICAEW)

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACMA/FCCA/ICAEW Qualification

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Part-time Financial Controller wanted in Warrington

About the role:

The role is to work with our client based in Warrington in their growing retail business. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company and provide greater visibility around the financials to help the business grow further. The successful candidate will need to ensure accurate reporting and maintain and improve robust financial controls.

About you:

You should be an experienced Financial Controller with experience working in growing SMEs. Preferably, you are already self-employed and available quickly with at least 2 days of availability per week.

Your expertise should include:

• management accounts
• balance sheet reconciliations
• budgets, cashflow and profit forecasting
• experience and working knowledge of Xero
• experience of managing and leading a small team
• experienced in assessing and implementing appropriate financial controls
• year-end processes (but not statutory accounts)
• experienced excel user including pivots, sumifs and graphs
• proficiency in presenting financial and commercial information to non-financial leaders
• you must be fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACMA/FCCA/ICAEW) or QBE (5+ years) with experience managing a finance team.

As this role is two days a week (self employed basis) it could work alongside other client work

Rate of pay: £35 per hour

Location: - Onsite 2 days p/week

About Us:

The Part-Time Finance People are passionate about helping business owners have more successful businesses and feel happier. As an accounting firm we want to provide a different, and more commercial type of accounting support to SME businesses.

Our focus is to enable businesses to make more cash, more profit at lower business risk through better decision making and financial management of the business - simples!!

Over the last 17 years we've proudly supported hundreds of finance professionals to succeed in their portfolio career - please get in touch to find out more about us and the role we have.

Find out more about us here - www.theparttimefinancepeople.co.uk

Note: Our values promote a diverse, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We welcome different perspectives to drive innovation and build talented teams, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential.

We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas workers. A minimum of 2 years of UK-based experience as a Financial Controller is required to apply. Thank you.