Financial Controller

Your new companyA large Construction and Engineering business based in Birkenhead is looking to recruit a talented Financial Controller to lead the finance team through the next phase of growth.The company has a strong order-book and stable owners so is well-funded to sustain this anticipated growth.The culture is supportive and friendly, but there is significant change and you will have a large influence on this evolution.Your new roleAs Financial Controller you will lead the finance team to deliver timely and accurate financial data to the business and its external stakeholders.Responsible for overseeing Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Treasury and FP&A you will ensure both people and processes are best-in-class to support the overall growth of the business.You'll have a key role in the development of how the business uses data, how it exploits the ERP system that is in place, and ultimately empowering the operational directors to make better decisions.Additionally, you will be responsible for all external reporting, the year end process and any technical accounting matters.What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for a qualified accountant with strong leadership and technical accounting skills.You should be familiar with large data-sets and how systems can be harnessed to provide better management information.You will be able to demonstrate how you have developed a culture of continuous-improvement and of providing leaders with better decision-making tools.You'll have the ambition and energy to influence and lead a finance team through growth.Ideally you will have experience of a contract-led or projects based business.What you'll get in returnIn addition to a competitive salary, you'll be rewarded with an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to stamp your mark on a large and complex organisation as it experiences significant growth.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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