Finance Controller - Banking in Skelmersdale

You'll be joining an established and successful manufacturing SME based in Skelmersdale. The business has built a strong reputation within its specialist market and is looking to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of an experienced Financial Controller is an excellent opportunity to join a hands-on, commercially focused business where finance plays an important role in supporting operational performance and future growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, managing a small team while remaining very hands-on yourself. Managing and developing a small finance team Producing monthly management accounts and reporting using Sage. Managing the year-end process and external audit Maintaining robust financial controls and processes Overseeing transactional finance, including AP and AR Providing commercial analysis to support business decisions You'll be an experienced Financial Controller or senior finance professional who enjoys working within an SME environment and being close to the numbers and the wider business, you will have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or significant relevant experience Strong management accounting and financial control experience Experience managing and developing a small finance team Strong Excel and reporting skills Occasional UK travel to subsidiary site. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package the role offers the chance to work with a growing business and be part of a passionate leadership team. If you're interested in this Financial Controller job in Skelmersdale, Merseyside, Lancashire, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays