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Kenton Black Limited
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Wigan, Lancashire WN5, England
£70,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
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Sonic Summary
- The company, located near Wigan, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their management team and drive change while adding commercial value.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role and be either QBE, Part Qualified, or Fully Qualified (CIMA ACA ACCA).
- The role involves managing the month-end process, overseeing the finance team, and collaborating with stakeholders on budgeting and forecasting.
- The position offers a competitive salary, enhanced holiday package, employee referral scheme, and a contribution-based pension scheme.
- This opportunity is ideal for a driven accountant looking to grow in a fast-paced environment with clear progression paths.
Based on the outskirts of Wigan, within close proximity to the M6 and M58, this organisation have seen exceptional growth over the last 12-18 months. Established for over 500 years they operate within several sectors of high demand. This is an exciting time to join a business who truly believe success derives from each of their employees. A newly created role which sits on the management team, this role will manage and drive change whilst adding commercial value both short and long-term.
Enhanced Benefits:
Enhanced Holiday package
Employee referral scheme
Access to employee assistance programmes
Contribution-based pension scheme
Your New Role As Financial Controller:
Reporting directly to the Finance Director you shall take the reigns of the finance function, leading on the month-end process. As Financial Controller you shall manage and motivate the team to ensure the accounting process is slick, accurate and efficient. Enabling the decision making process you shall also partner the commercial team and work closely with stakeholders in the budget and forecasting process. As Financial Controller you shall take ownership of the month-end process and related financial reporting, whilst continually looking to develop process and procedure as the business continues to grow.
Key Role Duties:
Production and close of Month-end accounts including financial analysis and reporting within the board pack.
Management of the group budget and forecasting process
Business partnering with stakeholders across the wider group through effective reporting and concise communication
Assisting in the presentation of reports to board members, senior executives, and board members along-side CFO
Cash flow management
Payroll management
Supervision across the finance department staff. Setting objectives and monitoring progress
Development and review across current business processes/procedures to ensure robust internal controls
Supporting the audit process, liaising where required, this includes delivery and monitoring of the annual audit schedules
Balance sheet reconciliations
Cost management with related reporting and analysis
Continual focus to streamline and improve all operations, utilising accounting systems at all times.
Ensure compliance to all relevant financial/accounting regulations
Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:
QBE, Part Qualified or Fully Qualified (CIMA ACA ACCA) you shall have operated in a similar business at a senior level. With working knowledge of SAGE software you shall have strong staff management skills and the ability to identify areas for development. With a proven track record of challenging process, you shall have the confidence to initiate and drive change. A strong analytical and problem-solving professional you will have the ability to motivate people to optimise performance and productivity. Solid in the numbers and hands-on in your day to day, this role will suit a driven accountant who is looking to grow in a fast-paced, ever changing organisation.
Salary & Reward On Offer:
This is an exciting time to join. With scope to develop further you shall be presented with the opportunity to add value across a multi-sire operation. With a number of benefits, enhanced holidays, enhanced pension scheme and support with study (if required), there is a clear progression path from the outset.
This role is being handled by Darren Cadman Kenton Black Finance
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
