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You’ll be joining an established and successful manufacturing SME based in Skelmersdale. The business has built a strong reputation within its specialist market and is looking to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of an experienced Financial Controller.This is an excellent opportunity to join a hands-on, commercially focused business where finance plays an important role in supporting operational performance and future growth.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, managing a small team while remaining very hands-on yourself.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Managing and developing a small finance team
*Producing monthly management accounts and reporting using Sage.
*Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
*Managing the year-end process and external audit
*Maintaining robust financial controls and processes
*Overseeing transactional finance, including AP and AR
*VAT and statutory reporting requirements
*Providing commercial analysis to support business decisions
*Working closely with manufacturing and operational teams
*Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes

What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll be an experienced Financial Controller or senior finance professional who enjoys working within an SME environment and being close to the numbers and the wider business.Ideally, you will have:
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or significant relevant experience
*Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment
*Strong management accounting and financial control experience
*Experience managing and developing a small finance team
*Good working knowledge of Sage
*Strong Excel and reporting skills
*A practical, hands-on approach
*The confidence to work with operational and senior stakeholders
*Occasional UK travel to subsidiary site.
What you’ll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package the role offers the chance to work with a growing business and be part of a passionate leadership team.
What you need to do now
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