Financial Controller

A Financial Controller is required to join a well-established private equity backed business based near Stockport that has recently gone through a period of impressive growth. 

Offered on a full-time, permanent basis, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with a fantastic reputation who is forecasting continued growth and further acquisitions. 

The CFO is now looking for a Financial Controller to lead month-end management accounts production, annual statutory accounts production, budgeting and re-forecasting. Being the lead in the business from a financial risk & control, P&L performance management and transaction processing point of view, the Financial Controller will also be the ‘go-to’ person for acquisition and investment appraisal decision support, including analysing post investment results.

The Role

Key responsibilities of the Financial Controller will include:

• Leading month-end management accounting process, with associated analysis, insight and reporting.
• Attendance at monthly Exec meetings to discuss performance and analysis.
• Driving performance through reporting and analysis, including attendance at regional performance reviews with Operations Director and Regional Manager.
• Preparing monthly finance board pack for presentation to Board and Private Equity investor.
• Leading annual budget process, requiring input from regional managers and senior management.
• Leading, developing, and motivating the finance team.
• Leading quarterly re-forecasting process.
• Acquisition appraisal analysis and due diligence lead, including post-investment appraisals.
• Investment analysis / decision making support to Board
• Short-and-medium term cash flow management and forecasting.
• Covenant forecasting and reporting to bank.
• Completion of all Companies House filing and documentation.
• Upkeep of statutory company registers.
• Analysis of risk within the business and implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate.
• Leading annual audit process with external auditor.
• Completion of draft statutory accounts.
• Liaison with tax advisors for completion of annual tax computations and returns.
• Monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ad-hoc financial analysis.

About You

The incoming Financial Controller will be a fully qualified Accountant who demonstrates:

• Experience of monthly management accounting and annual statutory accounts production.
• Team management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commercial/Operational mindset.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Salary & Benefits

On offer for the Financial Controller will be a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits and a great bonus scheme.

Apply Now

If you would like to find out more or be considered for this exceptional Financial Controller opportunity, please apply today.