Strategic Finance Leader

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom AFR Consulting Full time

Financial Controller Opportunity

A leading manufacturing and distribution business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their team. As a key member of the finance department, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial awareness, coupled with experience of group reporting and a finance business partner skill set. You will be responsible for leading all financial reporting, management, and analysis activity, including the preparation of company management accounts, group reporting, and statutory accounts.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation of company management accounts
  • Development of group reporting in line with parent company timetable
  • Creation and submission of annual statutory accounts and tax filings
  • Creation of monthly and annual reports to identify trends and variances to budgets
  • Quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting
  • Managing and forecasting cash flow
  • Suggesting updates and improvements for accounting systems
  • Ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
  • Establishing and implementing financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
  • Collaborating with auditors to ensure compliance with all regulations and management of annual audit
  • Reviewing all financial plans and budgets and regularly looking for cost reduction and commercial opportunities
  • Analysing financial data and understanding operational implications, presenting concise conclusions and recommendations
  • Improving processes/key controls to prevent errors in reporting while driving efficiencies where possible

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's growth and success. If you are a motivated and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, please apply.



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