Job Description
Financial Controller
Location – Barrow-in-Furness
Salary – £50-60k
About the company:
A well-established organisation with an opportunity for a Financial Controller in a broad role, combining management accounting and managing a team.
Responsibilities include:
* Annual Report & Accounts - Produce the Annual Report & Accounts under FRS102 standards, whilst managing related processes.
* Management Accounts - Prepare and present the monthly management accounts and supporting Board MI.
* Team Management - Enhance the capabilities of the finance team and continuously improve the finance control framework.
* Accounting Operations - Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
* Budgeting & Planning - Support annual P&L and balance sheet budgeting and, the 5-year planning process with insights on margins, costs, and accounting adjustments.
* Cost Analysis - Create detailed cost packs for cost centre owners and assist the Head of FP&A with in-depth analysis of cost performance versus budget.
* Strategic Projects - Support the Change Committee by evaluating cost versus budget performance for key strategic projects, ensuring value for money.
* Attend and present MI and insights at meetings, driving improvements.
* Tax & VAT - Ensure timely submission and payment of corporation tax and VAT returns.
* Treasury Transactions - Oversee the accounting of treasury transactions, ensuring all checks are completed and segregation of duties is maintained.
* Audit Liaison - Lead interactions with external auditors and internal auditors.
Skills/Qualifications required:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
* Experience in managing people & able to lead by example
* Substantial experience and advanced skills in Excel
* Strong IT & systems skills
* Strong attention to detail
We typically advertise our roles on LinkedIn for no more than 24-72 hours, but that doesn’t always mean the vacancy is filled.
For more information around this role or others, or to send over your CV, please contact Zach.Crawford@yourrecruitmentpartner.com