Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Chester | £65,000 - £70,000

An opportunity to join a growing business based on the outskirts of Chester that are looking for a Financial Controller to oversee the day to accounting for the site. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will have a broad range of duties and this role is ideally suited to an experienced, Qualified Accountant who can demonstrate experience in leading a team and driving excellence.

Main duties include;

• Staff management of 4, responsible for all control accounts
• Production of site management accounts & cash flow forecasts
• Produce weekly variance reports with an emphasis on labour & materials
• P&L management, reporting to the Finance Director and Ops Managers
• Act as point of contact for queries internally, provide business partnering to relevant senior leadership
• Ownership of UK balance sheet
• Authorising all payments and escalation point for suppliers
• Strict cash management, updating cash flow forecasts

Candidate profile;

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualified
• Previous staff management
• Strong cash management background
• Previous experience in a costing environment preferred but not essential
• Excellent Excel and system skills (ERP)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Free parking
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced pension contribution