Financial Controller Northwich Paying £70k - £80k 3 days home / 2 days office
Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established, international organisation to recruit a Financial Controller for its Northwich-based operation.
This is an important leadership position, taking responsibility for the finance function and acting as the lead finance contact for the business. Reporting into the wider group finance structure, you will oversee financial reporting, controls and compliance, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to support operational and commercial performance.
You will lead an established onsite finance team of three, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information, robust financial controls and an effective month-end process.
The Role
- Take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Lead the month-end close process, overseeing the production and review of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L and cash flow reporting.
- Maintain compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, internal group policies and SOX control requirements.
- Oversee statutory audit processes, managing relationships with external auditors and tax advisers.
- Prepare and oversee quarterly VAT and corporation tax computations and submissions to HMRC.
- Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Sales and the Senior Leadership Team, providing financial support and ensuring strong communication across the business.
- Lead, manage and develop the onsite finance team, providing direction, support and oversight to three direct reports.
- Maintain and strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting standards, ensuring the finance function operates effectively within the wider group.
The Person
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Previous experience operating at Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager level, with responsibility for financial reporting and control.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally with exposure to both UK and US GAAP.
- Experience working within a group environment, with an understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Confident overseeing month-end, balance sheet integrity, audit and statutory reporting.
- Previous experience managing and developing a finance team.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and building relationships across operational and commercial functions.
- Hands-on, organised and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of the finance function.
This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take a lead role within an established business, combining financial control, team leadership and exposure to a wider international group.
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