Financial Controller

My client, a leading services business in Liverpool, are looking to hire a technically strong, yet commercially savvy, Financial Controller.

Our client is seeking a highly competent Financial Controller to join their successful, established and growing company. This role offers the opportunity to challenge the wider business, improve processes and support a transformation agenda.

The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, technically strong, confident, resilient, enthusiastic about new challenges, have a drive to succeed and possess an inquisitive mind.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the effective and efficient monthly reporting process for the division
• Challenge current ways of working; streamlining where possible and ensuring systems are used to their full capability
• Proactively manage monthly cost review meetings and ad hoc projects with senior operational stakeholders
• Forecast spend: supporting, challenging, and providing aid to senior managers ensuring cost control
• Oversee, manage and review all appropriate financial controls. Take appropriate action where required
• Support in the production of the annual statutory accounts
• Key audit stakeholder management ensuring the annual and interim audit run smoothly
• Manage team of two junior accountants

What you bring:

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience of presenting data in a clear and precise manner to both financial and non-financial employees
• Commercial acumen to support the business decision making process
• Strong stakeholder management experience with demonstrable experience of business partnering
• Leadership skills with an analytical approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet regular deadlines

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

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