At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, manage budgets, and drive strategic financial improvements.
- Company: Join a dynamic Blackpool business with a strong finance function.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, 33 days leave, healthcare perks, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key role that drives business success.
- Qualifications: CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualified with experience in a similar role.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Company Details and Job Overview:
Kenton Black Finance are supporting a Blackpool based business to appoint a newly created Financial Controller position within the business. As part of a high performing finance function, the new Financial Controller will work alongside and report to the Finance Director, managing a small team. This varied role includes technical and commercial accounting duties being a key player in driving strategy and ongoing business success.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
- Full time role Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours
- Hybrid working and flexibility on hours
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Various healthcare and wellbeing benefits: private healthcare, sick pay, gym facilities, life insurance
- Company pension
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Discount schemes
Your New Role as Financial Controller:
Reporting to the Finance Director, as Financial Controller duties will include:
- Line management of a small finance team, being responsible for their training and professional development
- Lead the month end process including management accounts production with the provision of meaningful commentary and insights
- Ownership of the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Involvement in the year end process including external audit
- Providing financial reports and analysis for senior management, contributing to effective decision making and strategic planning
- Driving continual improvements relating to financial systems and processes, also ensuring robust controls
- Building and maintaining close working relationships with non-finance Heads of Departments, delivering key financial insight and advice, challenging and influencing where appropriate
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
To be considered, you will hold full CIMA, ACA, ACCA qualification and be proven in a similar FC role. Good commercial acumen is required with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments as well as the ability to add value through implementing improvements within a finance function. Additionally, strong staff management/supervisory experience is required.
Please submit your CV for consideration.
Accountant in Blackpool employer: Kenton Finance
Kenton Black Finance is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Blackpool that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, the company provides generous benefits including hybrid working options, extensive annual leave, and a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. As a key player in the finance sector, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career path within a high-performing team.
