Job Description
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Warrington
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday - Friday (8 - 4pm) (Hybrid working)
Permanent, Full-time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established and thriving SME business based in Warrington.
Reporting directly to Managing Directors, this is a fully hands-on role with complete ownership of the finance function. Operating across the UK and Europe, the business requires a commercially focused individual who can deliver robust financial reporting while also supporting strategic decision-making and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations, acting as the sole finance lead.Produce comprehensive monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPI reporting.Prepare forecasts, budgets, and financial models to support business planning.Manage accruals, prepayments, journals, and month-end close processes.Provide insightful analysis on performance trends, profitability, and variances.Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, driving efficiencies across the organisation.Support the Directors with strategic planning, including expansion activity across UK and European markets.Oversee year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.Continually improve systems, reporting processes, and financial procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with solid technical and commercial experience.Proven background as a finance controller with hands on expertise Delivering full management accounts, forecasting, budgets and detailed strategic financial analysis.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify efficiencies and drive cost-saving initiatives.Experience supporting strategic decision-making and offering recommendations to senior leadership teamExcellent organisational skills and the ability to operate independently with accuracy and pace.Knowledge of multi-entity or European operations is advantageous.
Benefits:
Hybrid working optionsExposure to strategic decision-making in an exciting growing SME businessBonus Free Parking
If your interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, please apply today!