Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering exclusively on a retained basis with a fast growing, PE backed business based in Chester.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the business, learning from a strong CFO and gaining exposure to international growth.

The Financial Controller will be dynamic and innovative, seeking to make continual improvements to the business, making their own stamp on its controls and processes.

As Financial Controller you will operate as a strong right hand to the CFO: enhancing the quality of work produced by the finance team, improving current financial controls & processes, and optimising data. You will add value across the wider organisation and drive positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on technical accounting and month end, providing information for investors.
• Managing a small accounts team, including an assistant management accountant, supporting their continued learning and career development.
• Reviewing and evaluating existing financial controls and processes, creating a roadmap to enhance current practices, and continually building on these.
• Ensuring timely and accurate payments and cash collection through strong management of transactional finance.
• Leading on the monthly management accounts for the business, assisting and guiding the assistant management accountant.