Company Details and Job Overview:
A well-established Group of businesses are looking to recruit a new Financial Controller for one of their sizeable divisions. This is an autonomous role sitting as divisional number 1 in finance at their Preston site, with support and guidance as required from their parent company at Group level.
The role offers a good balance of hands on routine and technical accounting duties coupled with strategic involvement to drive further growth within the business.
This is a full time, office based role and flexibility on working hours is available. Opportunities for career development will be available in line with exciting future plans within the business.
Your New Role as Financial Controller:
Leading a small team of finance staff, as Financial Controller you will take ownership for all financial activity for the division. Specific responsibilities will include:
•Production of the management accounts pack
•Preparation of statutory accounts, leading the audit process
•Oversight of purchase ledger and sales ledger
•Oversight of payroll
•Business partnering across various departments, providing meaningful financial insight, challenging when necessary
•Provision of strategic support to aid effective desision making, contributing to growth plans
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), although candidates who are qualified by experience will be considered. Technically strong, you will also demonstrate good commercial acumen with the ability to work cross-functionally to support business plans. Additionally, proven ability to review and enhance existing systems and processes, implementing improvements where appropriate is advantageous.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK