Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Trafford (3 days in the office) | £65,000 – £75,000 + Bonus  Axon Moore have partnered with a high growth utilities business in Trafford who are looking for a qualified Financial Controller to join their team on a full time permanent basis. This is an excellent business who are expected to double turnover from £15m to £30m this year, and with pending PE investment, have exciting plans to continue their growth trajectory over the next 3-5 years.  Reporting into the Finance Director whilst managing a small, but growing team you will be responsible for: Manage the month end process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. This will include P&L analysis and full balance sheet reconciliations Working capital management and cash forecasting Capital investment appraisal and review Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process to support the decision making process Build effective working relationships with cross functional business partners to drive process improvements, and delivering key business metrics and insight to enable informed decision making Ensure the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations covering accounting, tax, and other external reporting Work with internal and external IT partners ensuring the finance system meets the business needs in delivering timely and accurate reporting Develop relationships with external contacts including auditors, and HMRC Review and continually develop and enforce financial policies and procedures Manage a small team and ensure appropriate training and development is undertaken Ideal candidate: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant Proactive approach with an emphasis on improving controls & systems  Ambitious with a desire to grow with the business For more information please apply to this advert or contact Danny Kay at Axon Moore on (phone number removed)