Financial Controller

Company: Accountable Recruitment
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Location: Wirral
Job Description:

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing manufacturing company based on the Wirral to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting to the MD, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who can take ownership of the finance function, support operational decision-making, and help drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full responsibility for monthly management accounts
  • Preparation of budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
  • Produce meaningful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
  • Job costing / project costing / product costing
  • Margin analysis and cost control across projects or production lines
  • Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability
  • Monitor WIP, stock valuation, accruals and provisions
  • Maintain robust financial controls and processes
  • Oversee VAT returns, CIS, and statutory compliance
  • Liaise with external accountants, auditors and advisors
  • Cash flow forecasting and management
  • Oversight of credit control and supplier payments
  • Support working capital optimisation
  • Ownership of finance systems and reporting tools
  • Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
  • Support system upgrades or ERP improvements where required
  • Act as a key finance business partner to senior management
  • Provide clear, concise financial insight to non-finance stakeholders

Skills & Experience

  • CIMA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role
  • Experience within building construction or manufacturing
  • Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
  • Commercially focused with a practical, hands-on approach
  • Experience with job costing, WIP, or manufacturing costings
  • ERP or finance system implementation experience
  • Previous experience in an SME or owner-managed environment

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Career development opportunities within a growing business

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Posted: October 21st, 2026