Financial Controller
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- England,North West,Cheshire,Cheshire West and Chester
- Full Time, Permanent
- £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAccountable Recruitment are partnering with a well-established business on the outskirts of Chester to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to lead and manage the financial operations.
This is a key strategic role, responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial insights to support senior leadership in making informed decisions and driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage month-end reporting, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
*Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board.
*Own the cash management and forecasting process.
*Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
*Manage financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
*Ensure compliance with corporation tax requirements and submit all necessary documentation accurately and on time.
*Manage the annual audit process.
*Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments.
*Support the Finance Director with funding requirements, reporting, and other strategic financial activities.
*Identify and implement IT solutions to improve financial processes, efficiency, and reporting.
*Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Skills & Experience
*Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
*Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
*Strong track record in financial control and management reporting.
*Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
*Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
*Proven ability to analyse and improve systems, processes, and financial strategies.
*Proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to adapt to change.
Benefits
*28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
*Hybrid working after 3 months’ probation.
*Healthcare plan.
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
*Health and wellbeing programme.
*Retail Cashback Scheme.
*Service Reward Scheme.
*Cycle to Work Scheme.
This is a key strategic role, responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial insights to support senior leadership in making informed decisions and driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage month-end reporting, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
*Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board.
*Own the cash management and forecasting process.
*Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
*Manage financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
*Ensure compliance with corporation tax requirements and submit all necessary documentation accurately and on time.
*Manage the annual audit process.
*Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments.
*Support the Finance Director with funding requirements, reporting, and other strategic financial activities.
*Identify and implement IT solutions to improve financial processes, efficiency, and reporting.
*Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Skills & Experience
*Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
*Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
*Strong track record in financial control and management reporting.
*Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
*Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
*Proven ability to analyse and improve systems, processes, and financial strategies.
*Proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to adapt to change.
Benefits
*28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
*Hybrid working after 3 months’ probation.
*Healthcare plan.
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
*Health and wellbeing programme.
*Retail Cashback Scheme.
*Service Reward Scheme.
*Cycle to Work Scheme.
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