Management Accountant/Financial Controller

Excellent opportunity for an ambitious Qualified accountant to join a high-growth, International Division of an Owner-managed Group set to turnover £50m+ in 2021 based close to Warrington. You will join as Management Accountant leading to Financial Controller within 6-12 months. As Financial Controller, you will report directly in to the Finance Director in a very hands-on, fast-paced environment.


Your role will cover the following;

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts pack complete with commentary
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ownership of the fixed asset register with management of the moulds and intellectual property
• Management, and development of, the company’s cash flow models
• Creation of the yearly financial budget, quarterly forecasts and financial projections
• Monthly reconciliation of Invoice Discount facility
• Customer and supplier rebate management and tracking
• Analysing the impact of FX movements
• Working closely with the sales team and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely MI
• Invoice management and reporting on the trading division in The Netherlands
• Development of sales reporting and back order management
• Reviewing finance processes to identify efficiencies
• Work closely with all functions of the business to ensure tight control of all overhead areas and finance processes
• Working closely with external auditors on statutory and internal audit reports, ensuring recommendations are implemented where appropriate
• Development of up to two junior staff members
• Ad-hoc reporting for senior management

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) accountant. Other key attributes include:

• Energetic and passionate about delivering improvement and efficiencies
• A dedicated team player
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative
• Strong numerical and IT skills
• Adaptable to change and commercially driven to seek improvements

This is a fast-moving role with interviews planned for early w/c 8^th February so apply now for immediate consideration.