Path to Financial Controller: Statutory, Audit & Controls Lead

Michael Page; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Death in service and group income pro…

37-hour working week with flexibility

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Controller for a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business in Liverpool. You will own statutory reporting, lead audits, and manage month-end close while strengthening financial controls.

You will partner with senior leadership and gain exposure to international operations across Europe, aligning with the company’s ambitious growth plans. This role offers a clear progression pathway toward Financial Controller, with exposure to ERP projects and opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in statutory reporting and audits.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and finance systems proficiency.
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the annual audit process.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Review cash flow reporting and strengthen financial controls.
• Support and develop junior transactional finance team members.
• Partner with operational and senior leadership teams across the business.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to ERP projects.
• Gain exposure to international operations, including collaboration with European entities.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Audit experience

Financial accounting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Controller for a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business in Liverpool. You will own statutory reporting, lead audits, and manage month-end close while strengthening financial controls.

You will partner with senior leadership and gain exposure to international operations across Europe, aligning with the company’s ambitious growth plans. This role offers a clear progression pathway toward Financial Controller, with exposure to ERP projects and opportunities