Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Based: Salford area (close to city centre)

Salary: up to GBP75k dependent on experience, pension, Private Healthcare

Flexible working available 1–2 days from home

Our client is a leading, privately owned, wholesale and distribution business. They were founded over 30 years ago and have continued to grow to circa GBP30m as a UK company. We are looking for a hands on Financial Controller to join the business as number 1 in finance due to a retirement. This role will report directly into the owners, managing a small finance team whilst offering strategic financial advice to the directors. As the business grows it could offer the opportunity for Finance Director in the future

Role:

• Producing monthly financial management information pack
• Budgeting planning and forecasting
• Producing years statutory accounts
• Managing corporate tax, PAYE, VAT returns
• Management and control of the finance team on day to day activities
• Preparation of the monthly financial reporting for the business
• Preparing budgets, working with department heads to create and maintain
• Review the business operation and identify areas for improvement
• Deal with the companies tax compliance requirements
• First POC for external auditors and tax advisors
• Managing business cashflow
• Working with the owners to continue to grow the business, offering sound financial advice to aid decision making
• Providing information to aid key strategic decision making, interpreting financial data
• Implementing procedures, internal controls and risk management
• Maintaining all finance systems, identifying areas that require improvements and implementing change

Experience:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience as number 1 in finance (ideally SME) highly desirable
• Wholesale/distribution experience desirable but not essential
• Hands on approach, energetic and enthusiastic to drive business forward
• Strong Excel skills

Please send your CV for immediate consideration