Financial Controller Liverpool City Centre DOE bonus Are you an ACA-qualified, audit-trained finance professional with 5 years PQE and experience leading high-performing teams? Our client, a growing organisation within the Financial Services sector, in Liverpool City Centre, is seeking a driven and technically strong Financial Controller to lead their Management Accounts and Financial Reporting teams. This is an opportunity to step into a broad, impactful role within a fast-moving, regulated environment-ideal for someone who enjoys both technical depth and leadership responsibility. The Opportunity As Financial Controller you will act as the right hand to the Head of Group Finance, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, statutory accounts, and management accounts across a multi-entity group. This role blends hands-on technical work with operational leadership and will suit someone who wants ownership, visibility, and a genuine opportunity to influence change. Key Responsibilities as Financial Controller Lead and develop a Management Accounts team and Financial Reporting team (8 total) Oversee timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts across group entities Prepare and review sensitive account areas such as payroll journals and bonus calculations Support consolidated Group Management Accounts and reporting packs Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow requirements Produce debt reporting and liaise with external lenders Strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and support system enhancements Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business Manage the statutory audit cycle end-to-end Review VAT returns, corporation tax information, and regulatory filings About You ACA qualified (or equivalent) - must be audit-trained 5 years PQE within audit, management accounts, or technical reporting Experience working as Financial Controller within a regulatory environment Strong understanding of accounting standards (FRS 102), consolidations & group reporting Experience managing multiple direct reports and overseeing broader finance functions Excellent communicator with strong attention to detail Ambitious and proactive, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment If you are interested in applying to this position then please get in touch ASAP and apply via the link below.