Financial Controller

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic growing SME in Macclesfield who are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join them on a permanent basis. This is a number one in finance role to support the business and report directly into the Managing Director

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (buy & sell scheme)

Flexible working hours

Bonus scheme

Free onsite parking

Brand new refurbished offices

Employee discount scheme (includes gym membership)

Private healthcare

Role Responsibilities

Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate financial information to senior management

Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis

Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, margins and cost control

Manage cash-flow forecasting and working capital, including stock, debtors and creditors

Provide commercial financial analysis to support pricing, investment and wider business decisions

Assess proposed investments and monitor financial returns against agreed business cases

Oversee reconciliations, ledgers, payments, VAT and year-end accounting requirements.

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure reporting is accurate and delivered on time

Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting

Support and develop junior members of the finance team

Work closely with senior management and other departments, providing financial challenge and practical recommendations

Identify financial risks and opportunities and ensure appropriate action is taken

Person Specification

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with 5+ years proven experience working within a financial management role

Experienced as a number one in finance within an SME or a strong number two within a larger business

Strong IT skills including accounting software and MS Excel

Experience working within a manufacturing, wholesale and distribution business would be preferred but not essential

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