Financial Controller

Financial Controller / Liverpool / Salary £55,000 - £60,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

Accountable Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with our client on this recruitment.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to join our client who are a leading organisation, with a recognised reputation within their sector. Our client has grown consistently in recent years, and now with a strong pipeline of further growth and expansion, they have a unique opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join their growing team.

Reporting directly into an impressive Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a small finance team (4), fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment through effective coaching and guidance.
• Oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Drive significant improvements in P&L analysis, leading the implementation of enhanced commercial reporting methods that result in more insightful and actionable financial insights.
• Develop, maintain, and fine-tune financial models, budgets, and forecasts. Examine financial data to provide actionable insights, empowering the senior leadership team with decision-making.
• P&L Analysis: Conduct comprehensive P&L analysis, dissecting revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and profit margins. Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed P&L reports, including narrative explanations and visual representations of financial data. Present findings to senior leadership and provide actionable insights.
• Cost Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost control measures. Monitor and report on cost reduction initiatives and their impact on the P&L.
• Assess pricing strategies, product profitability, and revenue growth opportunities. Identify leavers / areas for enhancing margins.
• Business partner closely with department heads, helping to deliver against business plans, highlight commercial challenges and demonstrate confident commercial decision-making.
• Steer the annual budgeting process and collaborate with department heads. Regularly perform variance analysis to compare actual financial results against budgeted and forecasted figures. Investigate and explain significant variances, offering actionable recommendations. Unearthing opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Define, monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide greater insight on the financial health of the business. Report on KPIs regularly and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain intricate financial models that facilitate in-depth P&L forecasting, scenario analysis, and budgeting. Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial projections.

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified - ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• A good understanding of financial principles and technical
• Strong analytical skills, able to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Driven to develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial operations, pricing strategies, and revenue drivers to maximise profitability.
• Expertise in cost control, cost reduction, and cost optimisation strategies to improve financial performance.
• Team leadership skills to lead, motivate, and develop a finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Lauren Harrison from Accountable Recruitment today on