Financial Controller - 18 months FTC - Liverpool Your new company Liverpool-based global services business with a high-performing finance team. Your new role This is an 18-month Financial Controller job covering a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the CFO, you'll be responsible for managing and developing a team that supports three divisions within its UK operation, building relationships with divisional directors, finance leads and commercial managers. Duties and responsibilities include: Full management of month and year-end deadlines including P&L, balance sheet reporting, and ad hoc KPIs Management of control environment ensuring robust controls around reconciliations, journals and accounts preparation Managing a large finance team from junior clerks through to qualified accountants Support and preparation of Budgets and Forecasts Management of Head Office costs, including overhead commercial analysis for Director group Local statutory compliance – VAT Key point of contact for Internal and External Audit UK treasury support What you'll need to succeed ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant Strong team management and communication skills Ability to manage large quantities of data An adaptable problem-solver What you'll get in return 18-month FTC, hybrid working, company pension scheme What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4717357