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Financial Controller / £45k - £50k / Liverpool / 3 months on-going / Fully office-based role Benefits: - Free Parking - Full-time hours 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday) - 25 days holiday bank holidays - Auto enrolment pension We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to join our client who are a leading, privately owned organisation, with a recognised reputation within their sector. Our client has grown consistently in recent years, and now with a strong pipeline of further growth and expansion, they have a unique opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join their growing team. Reporting directly into an impressive Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for: Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and billing. Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data and transactions, Manage a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment through effective coaching and guidance. Prepare month end management accounts and the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Perform variance analysis to compare actual financial results against budgeted and forecasted figures. Investigate and explain significant variances, offering actionable recommendations. Unearthing opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Drive improvements in P&L analysis, leading the implementation of enhanced commercial reporting methods that result in more insightful and actionable financial insights. Develop, maintain, and fine-tune budgets, and forecasts. Examine financial data to provide actionable insights, empowering the senior leadership team with decision-making. P&L Analysis: Conduct P&L analysis, dissecting revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and profit margins. Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. Cost Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost control measures. Monitor and report on cost reduction initiatives and their impact on the P&L. Business partner closely with department heads, helping to deliver against business plans, highlight commercial challenges and demonstrate confident commercial decision-making. Support the FD with on-going finance projects and system improvements. Key Skills: Fully qualified - CIMA, ACCA, ACA Strong analytical skills, able to analyse financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations. Driven to develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial operations, pricing strategies, and revenue drivers to maximise profitability. Expertise in cost control, cost reduction, and cost optimisation strategies to improve financial performance. Team leadership skills to lead, motivate, and develop a finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. For more information please contact Paul Roberts on .