Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Permanent
Aintree, Liverpool
Office based
Up to £65,000+
Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00

Are you a qualified and experienced financial professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role? We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our dynamic organisation to play a pivotal role in driving financial success and supporting strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards.
• Lead the budgeting process, including preparation, analysis, and monitoring of budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts to aid in strategic planning.
• Monitor and manage the company's cash flow to ensure financial stability.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring effective credit control and timely payments.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation, including tax obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the small finance team, using monthly 1-2-1's and annual
• performance and target reviews.
• Provide the management team with financial analytics and produce justification plans for capex purchases.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting skills with a thorough understanding of UK GAAP. A knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley controls would be a distinct advantage.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar financial control role within the professional services industry.
• Proven track record of managing a finance team and delivering high-quality financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and work within a high- performing team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will receive:

• Up to £65,000+
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in service.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.