Financial Controller

Our client is a great Lancashire business who operate across multiple sites and are now looking for a technically strong and operationally focused Financial Controller . The business has gone through an exciting period of growth over the last few years, through organic delivery and acquisitions, and this role will be pivotal in maximising on that investment. This role will be responsible for developing a robust and cohesive reporting environment, liaising with both internal and external stake holders and investors.

You will actively look to strengthen the commercial mindset and acumen across all departments, and well as developing insightful reporting information to understand deeper the ROI and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities as Financial Controller will include:
Evolve the current reporting package with both monthly end management accounts and associated forecasting and budgeting reports Enhance the current controls and reporting processes across the sites to have a cohesive and standardised reporting structure across all sites. Establish realtime commercial MI metrics to continually review and reforecast. Develop tighter structure with the WIP report and associated cashflow projections. Work closely with the CEO and investors to guide strategic decision making and transparency around turnover/revenue.

Assist with the due diligence, integration and investment of future acquisitions. Present the full Board pack and detailed report for Board of Directors and PE Investors. Lead and support the growth of the finance function, developing people within individual career aspirations. The successful candidate will display some of the following attributes:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset, able to deliver at every level across the business Strong leader within the SME environment and able to get the best of the workforce. Experience in M&A activity and integration work. Desirable experience of Power BI and development of data driven reporting.

What We Offer A collaborative, high-impact role within a dynamic business Solid package incentives, and diverse set of benefits within the package Death in service Above average pension structure Holistic benefits and support If youre ready to step into a role where finance truly partners with the business, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Rachel Mitson for a confidential discussion