Full job descriptionFinancial Controller
Liverpool - Hybrid
Circa £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We’re delighted to be partnering with a large, market-leading business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a key leadership role within a high-performing finance function.
Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will take responsibility for managing a small finance team and oversee the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting within a highly controlled environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving continuous improvement and maintaining strong financial governance.
Aplicants much have experience of internal controls and managing a team.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
*Managing and developing a multi-functional finance team, driving performance and capability across the department.
*Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and compliance procedures are maintained across the business.
*Acting as a key owner of internal control frameworks, ensuring controls are performed accurately and effectively.
*Supporting both internal and external audit processes and acting as a key point of contact for auditors.
*Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and overseeing the preparation of financial reporting and management information.
*Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting activities.
*Building strong relationships with operational and senior stakeholders across multiple business units.
*Overseeing statutory compliance requirements including VAT and other regulatory reporting.
*Driving process improvements and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
*Supporting business change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
*Proven financial management experience within a commercial environment.
*Strong staff management experience, with a track record of leading, developing and motivating finance teams.
*Experience operating within a robust internal controls framework, with a strong understanding of financial governance and risk management.
*Previous involvement in internal and external audit processes.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
*A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive change.
What’s on Offer?
*Salary of £75,000
*Performance-related bonus
*Senior leadership exposure
*Opportunity to lead and develop a sizeable finance team
*Broad and varied role with significant stakeholder engagement
*Excellent career development prospects within a growing organisation
If you’re an ambitious Financial Controller looking for your next leadership challenge and have a strong background in internal controls, audit and team management, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch