Simpson Judge is working in partnership with a growing SME, easily commutable from Preston, Blackburn and Chorley, to recruit a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will run the finance team and support the Finance Director in establishing a robust and commercial finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant, looking for a step up.
This is an office based role.
Salary: 60,000-65,000
Responsibilities:
* Production of monthly management accounts, including balance sheet, P&L, variance analysis and commentary
* Cost centre analysis and reporting
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliation and presenting summary reports to the Finance Director
* Reviewing financial performance of each department with the Board and making recommendations
* Full responsibility for production of company budgets
* Continuous development and improvement of financial controls
* Cash flow management, including forecasting & reporting
* Assisting with system implementations and integrations
* Oversight of statutory returns and supervision of both monthly and weekly payroll
* Lead on external audit and liaising with auditors
Requirements:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
* Team management experience
* Advanced Excel skills
* Strong data manipulation skills, with the ability to extract and identify issues
* Manufacturing experience is preferable
* Strong costing knowledge
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Simpson Judge
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Lancaster, Lancashire LA29AQ, England
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Simpson Judge is partnering with a growing SME to recruit a Financial Controller, conveniently located for candidates from Preston, Blackburn, and Chorley.
- The role involves managing the finance team and supporting the Finance Director in building a robust finance function.
- This is an office-based position offering a salary between £60,000 and £65,000.
- Candidates should be qualified accountants with team management experience and advanced Excel skills, ideally with a background in manufacturing.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for monthly management accounts, budget production, cash flow management, and overseeing statutory returns.
