Financial Controller in Bury

In a period of exciting opportunity and growth, ES Group has an exciting position to work across its two main trading businesses who are well established in their fields. This individual will have the capability to develop their systems, aid with integration and enhance their back-office function. The Group boasts a business with a fantastic track record across the UK's Steel installation industry, and one of the North-West’s leading Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment businesses. We are looking for a newly qualified and experienced Management Accountant looking to take the step up to Financial Controller. Their time will be split between producing the month end reporting suite, leading system upgrade and integration projects, and working with the operational teams to help with commercial opportunities. The role will have full support and guidance from a highly commercial Finance Director, whilst also becoming the key point of contact with external stakeholders such as auditors and insurance brokers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of the monthly Management Accounts for 2 trading companies & consolidated group accounts for review by board to include:
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Cashflow forecasting, modelling and management for new construction contracts.
• Produce monthly financial statements and board pack.
• Produce annual budgets for all entities.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Overhead cost splits between the 2 trading companies.
• Completion, validation, and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Liaison with company auditors during on site audit visit and subsequent requests for information.
• Leading the selection and implementation of a replacement accounts system with construction bias to upgrade our current Sage 200/Construct package and develop for future business requirements.
• Continuous improvement of all financial reporting and internal controls.
• Manages external stakeholder relationships such as banks, funders, insurers, auditors etc.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• ACCA/CIMA qualified, or close to completion. QBE will also be considered.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage workloads effectively.
• A high level of I.T. literacy including experience in implementing new systems would be beneficial.
• Must have previous experience producing management accounts to final review level.

Why choose the ES Group?

• Each of us act like owners of this growing business. We collaborate to enable the business to be the best it can be.
• Training, coaching, mentorship and guidance will be provided to help you on your career journey.
• As standard: 28 days' contractual holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• A little extra: Happy Birthday - have an extra day’s holiday on us to celebrate your birthday.
• You matter: Private health insurance, plus the option to add family members at discounted rates.
• Planning for the future: company pension contribution and 4 x salary death in service insurance.
• Keeping things fun: Quarterly nights out for everyone who hits their targets, AGM team night out, Christmas parties with private dining in some of Manchester’s finest restaurants, regular after work social events.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-looking dynamic business, as we start the next phase of business growth. To apply please send your most up to date CV to Mark Dorey at mark.dorey@es-recruit.com.