Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, international organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join the finance team on a 15-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
Based in Liverpool, you will work a hybrid model with 2 days per week in the office.
This opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has a strong background in financial control, reporting and team leadership.
Salary/Benefits:
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£70,000
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15-month fixed-term contract
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Hybrid working (2 days office based)
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Opportunity to join a high-growth, evolving business
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Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and transformational projects
Job Duties:
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Lead the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Manage the preparation and review of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
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Deliver insightful variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year performance.
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Maintain robust financial controls and ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
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Act as the key contact for external auditors and coordinate the year-end audit process.
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Drive continuous improvements across financial reporting processes and controls.
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Support finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and process improvement projects.
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Collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners and wider business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial information.
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Lead, coach and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals.
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Support consolidated reporting across multiple entities and business units.
Who will I report in to?
Head of Financial Reporting
When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be taking place as soon as possible.
Ideal Experience:
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ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.
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Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Financial Accountant or Financial Reporting Manager position.
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Proven experience leading month-end close within a complex or multi-entity environment.
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Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP.
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Extensive balance sheet reconciliation and financial reporting experience.
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Experience managing and developing finance teams.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Experience working with ERP systems and finance transformation projects.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
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Commercially aware with a proactive approach to process improvement and continuous development.
