Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers an attractive salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 and is based in the vibrant city of Manchester. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the preparation of monthly management accounts for businesses across multiple European entities. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large finance team, liaising with peers and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function.
What you'll do:
As a Financial Controller, your role will be integral to the smooth running of the finance function. You will be responsible for managing the preparation of monthly management accounts for businesses across Europe. Your excellent organisational skills will enable you to meet tight reporting deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy. You will also be tasked with investigating and explaining variances to budget and forecast, ensuring transparency and accountability at all times. Your ability to develop strong relationships with various teams will facilitate effective business partnering processes.
- Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts for various businesses under tight reporting deadlines.
- Investigate and explain variances to budget and forecast.
- Develop strong relationships with financial systems, FP&A, commercial and credit teams.
- Prepare annual financial statements for statutory entities including liaison with external auditors.
- Manage audit process for legal entities.
- Maintain a strong accounting control environment via monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
- Review month-end reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of differences.
- Manage AR ledgers for relevant businesses.
What you bring:
As our client's ideal Financial Controller, you bring a wealth of experience in accounting along with a professional qualification. Your ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and staff demonstrates your excellent interpersonal skills. Your technical accounting knowledge is complemented by a high level of IT literacy, including proficiency in using databases. Your strong organisational skills enable you to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Your flexible approach allows you to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and your excellent communication skills ensure clear and effective information flow.
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Ability to interface with all levels of management and staff.
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge.
- High level of IT literacy including use of databases.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Accomplished communication skills, verbal and written.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Their focus on continuous learning and development ensures that employees are always at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. This commitment to employee growth and satisfaction has resulted in a high level of staff retention and a reputation for excellence within the industry.
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