Financial Controller

My client, a globally renowned business headquartered in Liverpool, are looking to hire a technically strong Financial Controller to lead their high calibre finance function.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations of a business, operating across multiple locations and business units.

You will be responsible for managing a large finance team, ensuring robust financial governance, and delivering timely, accurate information to senior stakeholders.

The organisation is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, best practices, and making a positive impact on health and wellbeing worldwide. With flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth, this role offers you the chance to make a real difference while advancing your career.

What you'll do:

• Take full ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial information is delivered accurately across multiple business units.
• Complete comprehensive balance sheet reporting and prepare ad hoc key performance indicators for various branches within the group.
• Maintain strong financial governance by providing constructive challenge to stakeholders and resolving issues promptly in line with best practice standards.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed senior management reports as well as weekly flash forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage the budgeting process for assigned brands, including preparation and review of budget information in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Develop service levels by nurturing key stakeholder relationships at branch level and supporting ongoing improvements in service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including VAT returns, corporation tax support, and other statutory obligations.
• Oversee foreign exchange purchasing activities for the UK business, ensuring effective risk management and cost control.
• Act as the primary contact for both internal and external auditors, facilitating successful completion of audits for managed divisions.
• Serve as control owner for several SOX controls executed at the Shared Service Centre, guaranteeing timely and accurate execution.

What you bring:

• Qualified accountant status (ACA/ACCA preferred) with some years PQE experience managing a finance team in a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-location businesses with complex structures and varied stakeholder groups over at least five years in financial management roles.
• Proven track record of people management within finance teams—including coaching junior staff members—and supporting their professional growth through considerate leadership.
• Expertise in handling large volumes of data using advanced Excel skills alongside other relevant systems or tools required for high-quality financial analysis.
• Experience working within wholesale or FMCG environments would be advantageous but is not essential for success.
• Ability to manage change effectively by assisting with transformation projects or process improvements across finance functions.
• Strong communication skills enabling you to articulate technical concepts clearly to colleagues from non-financial backgrounds while building trust-based relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset coupled with curiosity about emerging technologies such as AI that can enhance business processes or reporting capabilities.
• Excellent organisational abilities allowing you to prioritise competing demands while maintaining accuracy under pressure during peak periods such as month-end or year-end close.

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

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