Financial Controller

Exclusive and outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses as Financial Controller. The Liverpool City Centre based Private Equity backed business is looking to double its size over the next two years with its ambitious growth plans. Reporting directly into the Finance Director, and working closely with an inspirational, very involved Owner, you have a great opportunity to develop the role as your own and progress into the FD role over the next few years.

The role will encompass all elements of controls and accounts preparation within finance along with exposure to project work and business partnering the Operations teams.

Financial reporting:

• Ensure accurate monthly financial accounts both P&L and Balance sheet are prepared
• All variances to budget/forecast are understood and can be explained
• All balance sheet reconciliations are fully understood as well as completed and reviewed in a timely manor
• Work with Operations team to ensure ownership and understanding of financial performance across the business

• Assist in production of statutory accounts and field questions from external auditors
• Prepare quarterly VAT return along with other HMRC requirements as they aris

Planning, budgeting and forecasting:

• Work alongside the FD to maintain an accurate business forecast
• Ensure the annual budget for all areas is accurate, challenging and prepared in a timely manner
• Develop and co-own 3-year plan alongside the FD
• Verify and challenge the modelling and assumptions used across the business

Cost Control / Processes

• Monitor and challenge operating costs in order to improve performance and increase profitability
• Work with Operations team to implement effective cost control measures
• Assist in development of lean, effective and efficient processes across the finance function

Project Work

• Work alongside Property Manager to budget capital expenditure for new openings and understand performance versus the budget
• Assist in planning and deployment of new systems and initiatives across the business as necessary

Qualifications/Skills:

• Qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Ability to analyse and present complex information in a clear, relevant and interesting way
• Proactive and able to identify and highlight areas of opportunity or improvement and advise on actions required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to ensure consistent delivery to deadlines

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious driven qualified accountant who is seeking either a first move from a Top 10/20 Practice or a CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant who’s trained in Industry either at the newly qualified or with c.2-3years PQE. You will enjoy a fast-paced environment in a fun, exciting Industry. Apply now for more information.