Accountable Recruitment are partnering with an award-winning business based in Merseyside to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a newly created role following a period of extensive growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the MD to shape the future of the business through strategic planning, commercial accounting and sound financial management.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring strong financial governance and performance.
* Oversee all revenue streams and maintain accurate and reliable financial ledgers.
* Own the month-end close process, including full P&L and balance sheet reporting.
* Drive the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
* Provide strategic insight on pricing, costing, and business performance.
* Manage banking relationships, funding arrangements, and cash flow forecasting.
* Liaise with external partners (auditors, insurers, landlords, etc.) to support financial operations.
* Deliver timely, accurate monthly reporting to the MD, Board, and SLT.
* Guide business-wide cash, sales, pricing, and cost control strategies.
* Support budget holders in understanding variances and improving financial performance.
* Champion robust financial controls and support decision-making across the business.
Skills Required:
1. CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified.
2. Strong systems knowledge...