Financial Controller

My client, a globally renowned business headquartered in Liverpool, are looking to hire a technically strong Financial Controller to lead their high calibre finance function.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations of a business, operating across multiple locations and business units.

You will be responsible for managing a large finance team, ensuring robust financial governance, and delivering timely, accurate information to senior stakeholders.

The organisation is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, best practices, and making a positive impact on health and wellbeing worldwide. With flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth, this role offers you the chance to make a real difference while advancing your career.

What you'll do

Take full ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial information is delivered accurately across multiple business units.

Complete comprehensive balance sheet reporting and prepare ad hoc key performance indicators for various branches within the group.

Maintain strong financial governance by providing constructive challenge to stakeholders and resolving issues promptly in line with best practice standards.

Oversee the preparation of detailed senior management reports as well as weekly flash forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.

Manage the budgeting process for assigned brands, including preparation and review of budget information in collaboration with relevant teams.

Develop service levels by nurturing key stakeholder relationships at branch level and supporting ongoing improvements in service delivery.

Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including VAT returns, corporation tax support, and other statutory obligations.

Oversee foreign exchange purchasing activities for the UK business, ensuring effective risk management and cost control.

Act as the primary contact for both internal and external auditors, facilitating successful completion of audits for managed divisions.

Serve as control owner for several SOX controls executed at the Shared Service Centre, guaranteeing timely and accurate execution.

What you bring

Qualified accountant status (ACA/ACCA preferred) with some years PQE experience managing a finance team in a similar environment.

Demonstrated experience managing multi-location businesses with complex structures and varied stakeholder groups over at least five years in financial management roles.

Proven track record of people management within finance teams-including coaching junior staff members-and supporting their professional growth through considerate leadership.

Expertise in handling large volumes of data using advanced Excel skills alongside other relevant systems or tools required for high-quality financial analysis.

Experience working within wholesale or FMCG environments would be advantageous but is not essential for success.

Ability to manage change effectively by assisting with transformation projects or process improvements across finance functions.

Strong communication skills enabling you to articulate technical concepts clearly to colleagues from non-financial backgrounds while building trust-based relationships.

Continuous improvement mindset coupled with curiosity about emerging technologies such as AI that can enhance business processes or reporting capabilities.

Excellent organisational abilities allowing you to prioritise competing demands while maintaining accuracy under pressure during peak periods such as month-end or year-end close.

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