Full job descriptionAccountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing manufacturing company based on the Wirral to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting to the MD, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who can take ownership of the finance function, support operational decision-making, and help drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
*Full responsibility for monthly management accounts
*Preparation of budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
*Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
*Produce meaningful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
*Job costing / project costing / product costing
*Margin analysis and cost control across projects or production lines
*Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability
*Monitor WIP, stock valuation, accruals and provisions
*Maintain robust financial controls and processes
*Oversee VAT returns, CIS, and statutory compliance
*Liaise with external accountants, auditors and advisors
*Cash flow forecasting and management
*Oversight of credit control and supplier payments
*Support working capital optimisation
*Ownership of finance systems and reporting tools
*Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
*Support system upgrades or ERP improvements where required
*Act as a key finance business partner to senior management
*Provide clear, concise financial insight to non-finance stakeholders
Skills & Experience
*CIMA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
*Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role
*Experience within building construction or manufacturing
*Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
*Commercially focused with a practical, hands-on approach
*Experience with job costing, WIP, or manufacturing costings
*ERP or finance system implementation experience
*Previous experience in an SME or owner-managed environment
Benefits
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Pension scheme
*On-site parking
*Career development opportunities within a growing business