Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Engineering

Exciting Growth

Multi-site opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Part of a Conglomerate

Route to Financial Director

Our client is currently seeking a Financial Controller for a PE-backed SME going through accelerated/exciting growth and development. This role, based in West Lancashire, offers a unique opportunity to manage financial operations within an engineering environment.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a skilled financial professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic, global environment as the business is part of a much larger group.

What you will do:

• Oversee financial aspects of the business.
• Maintain and expand banking relationships.
• Ensure local statutory audit and tax compliance.
• Indirectly manage department heads in the shared service centre.
• Analyse business and market risks to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage monthly financials, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and control.
• Financial Management and Reporting.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Managing Director.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee production of local statutory accounts and timely completion of audits.
• Manage month-end reporting, ensuring key financial metrics are reviewed and approved.
• Prepare variance analysis and recommendations on monthly financial figures.

Strategic Financial Analysis

• Analyse financial information to produce business forecasts.
• Evaluate new business proposals and their economic impact.
• Coordinate with the Regional Treasury manager on short-term cash flows.
• Manage legal entities, ensuring P&L control and balance sheet risk management.

Compliance and Process Improvement

• Ensure internal control and compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in relevant projects and Group activities as needed

What you will have:

• Fully qualified CIMA with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of IFRS & SAGE.
• Ability to handle audit and tax queries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence in challenging existing processes and upholding standards.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a skilled financial professional to significantly impact a dynamic, global environment.

The successful individual will join a business that focuses on creating long-term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence and a disciplined management process. This drives a sustained competitive advantage in a dynamic market.

The best part of this is, if you successfully get the job, we guarantee that you will love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit, 96% are still with their company 12 months later, and 94% are still there 2 years later. That speaks for itself.

Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion this position requires then get in touch now before the deadline expires.

To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Gareth Symms, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on (phone number removed). We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.