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Financial ControllerMichael Page Finance • Crewe, Cheshire, UK
Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance • Crewe, Cheshire, UK
13 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a well-established business as Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading a small team and taking ownership of financial reporting, controls, forecasting, and compliance.

Client Details

A leading UK manufacturing and distribution business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role is reporting directly to the Finance Director, with responsibility for leading the finance function, managing a small team and ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to support business performance and decision-making.

The organisation is well-established, with a national footprint and exciting growth plans.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the month-end, half-year, and year-end reporting process.
  • Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Coordinating external audit activities and managing key audit risks.
  • Owning the production of management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and supporting analysis.
  • Driving continuous improvement across reporting, controls, systems, and finance processes.
  • Enhancing internal controls and supporting upcoming UK governance and controls reforms.
  • Overseeing cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital initiatives.
  • Acting as a key contact for tax compliance and external advisers.
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to challenge performance and support strategic decision-making.
  • Leading, coaching, and developing a finance team of qualified and part-qualified professionals.

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience gained within a sizeable business environment.

You will also bring:

  • Proven finance team leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of statutory reporting and audit management.
  • Experience of maintaining and improving financial controls.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
  • A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ERP implementation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000.
  • Completion bonus (linked to objectives and contract completion)
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Opportunity to play a key role within a well-established and growing business.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
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