Job Description
Financial Controller £80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Hybrid Working LiverpoolWe are partnering with a highly successful, large-scale UK business backed by significant investment and operating at pace across a complex, multi-site environment. With an established market presence and ambitious growth plans, this organisation offers both scale and opportunity-making it an exceptional platform for an aspiring finance leader.As part of their continued evolution, they are seeking an ambitious and high-calibre Financial Controller to join their senior finance team in a pivotal, high-visibility role.The OpportunityReporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will act as a true deputy. Managing a team of 6 and playing a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the group's financial control environment while helping to shape the future direction of the finance function.This is a broad, high-impact role combining technical accounting leadership, people management and regular interaction with senior stakeholders.
You will also play a key role in managing the external audit process and driving continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and continuously enhance the Group financial control framework, ensuring robustness and scalabilityAct as the technical accounting lead, with particular focus on IFRS standards and complex accounting issuesLead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team (c.6), building capability and driving performanceManage and coordinate the external audit process, ensuring efficient delivery and resolution of findingsDrive improvements across financial reporting, controls and wider finance processesSupport the evolution of a best-in-class finance function aligned to a growing businessAbout YouFully qualified accountant - ideally ACA (or ACCA) with a strong technical groundingDeep understanding of IFRS and technical accounting , with the ability to interpret and apply standards in a commercial environmentBackground in financial control within a fast-paced, commercially driven organisationProven leadership ability, with experience developing and influencing othersStrong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to operate at senior levelsAmbitious, driven and motivated to progress into broader finance leadership rolesThe FitThis role is best suited to candidates from similarly dynamic, operationally complex environments (e.g. multi-site, consumer, FMCG, logistics or related sectors). Experience gained solely in banking or the public sector is unlikely to align with the pace and commercial focus of this business.If you are interested in this position then please don't hesitate to apply.TPBN1_UKTJ