Financial ControllerREF: 24083
Date posted: April 22, 2025
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Permanent
Job description
Role Overview
This is a pivotal position for an ambitious finance professional ready to take full ownership of the accounting function across all Group entities. As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting strategic growth by producing accurate financial and management information, driving process improvements, and ensuring financial compliance. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will also manage a small finance team and be the primary contact for external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Systems & Reporting
* Manage and maintain the Group's accounting system (currently Sage) and oversee data integration from third-party platforms such as payroll and production.
* Produce monthly management accounts.
* Review and ensure timely, accurate management accounts for all other Group entities.
* Develop management information and financial reports to support business operations.
* Lead the preparation of information for the annual audit and act as key liaison for Group auditors.
Financial Operations & Compliance
* Prepare statutory accounts and ensure readiness for audit in line with current accounting standards.
* Oversee inter-company reconciliations, consolidations, and year-end adjustments.
* Ensure compliance with financial and statutory requirements including:
* VAT reporting
* Government statistical returns
* CCA reporting
* Liaison with utility providers
Process & Team Management
* Lead and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
* Review and enhance accounting procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy.
* Ensure delivery of timely and accurate reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* AAT qualified as a minimum (CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or finalist highly desirable).
* Proven experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
* Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Sage or similar accounting systems.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
Desirable
* Working towards or already CIMA/ACCA qualified.
* Experience in handling statutory accounts preparation and audit readiness.
* Understanding of international reporting (e.g., French VAT, group consolidations).
What's on Offer
* A rare opportunity to play a leading role in the growth and development of a long-established business.
* Scope to influence strategy and drive operational efficiency.
* Supportive working environment with strong leadership and a collaborative team culture.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
This role has strong potential to move into a Finance Director post after 18 months!
If you would like to learn more, please contact Finance Business Manager Nathan Baillie from Butler Rose.
[email protected]
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 240833297_1745332359
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Date posted: April 22, 2025
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Permanent
Job description
Role OverviewThis is a pivotal position for an ambitious finance professional ready to take full ownership of the accounting function across all Group entities. As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting strategic growth by producing accurate financial and management information, driving process improvements, and ensuring financial compliance. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will also manage a small finance team and be the primary contact for external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Systems & Reporting
* Manage and maintain the Group's accounting system (currently Sage) and oversee data integration from third-party platforms such as payroll and production.
* Produce monthly management accounts.
* Review and ensure timely, accurate management accounts for all other Group entities.
* Develop management information and financial reports to support business operations.
* Lead the preparation of information for the annual audit and act as key liaison for Group auditors.
Financial Operations & Compliance
* Prepare statutory accounts and ensure readiness for audit in line with current accounting standards.
* Oversee inter-company reconciliations, consolidations, and year-end adjustments.
* Ensure compliance with financial and statutory requirements including:
* VAT reporting
* Government statistical returns
* CCA reporting
* Liaison with utility providers
Process & Team Management
* Lead and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
* Review and enhance accounting procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy.
* Ensure delivery of timely and accurate reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* AAT qualified as a minimum (CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or finalist highly desirable).
* Proven experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
* Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Sage or similar accounting systems.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
Desirable
* Working towards or already CIMA/ACCA qualified.
* Experience in handling statutory accounts preparation and audit readiness.
* Understanding of international reporting (e.g., French VAT, group consolidations).
What's on Offer
* A rare opportunity to play a leading role in the growth and development of a long-established business.
* Scope to influence strategy and drive operational efficiency.
* Supportive working environment with strong leadership and a collaborative team culture.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
This role has strong potential to move into a Finance Director post after 18 months!
If you would like to learn more, please contact Finance Business Manager Nathan Baillie from Butler Rose.
[email protected]
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 240833297_1745332359
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