Financial Controller

Financial ControllerBased in Stoke-on-Trentc.£70,000

Your new company
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a dynamic business. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of financial operations and drive performance across the business.

Your new role

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
  
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  
• Produce monthly management accounts and full monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  
• Manage a team of 6 staff across 2 sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development
  
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and HMRC to ensure compliance and smooth operations
  
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures
  
• Support senior leadership with strategic financial insights and decision-making
  
• Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability across multiple sites
  
• Ensure compliance with CIS, VAT, and other industry-specific regulations
  
• Drive system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting
  
• Oversee Sage payroll monthly
  
• Oversee the purchase ledger, make supplier bank payments, manage company bank accounts online
  
• Oversee the maintenance of fixed asset and hire-purchase registers
  
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, director's financial advisor, insurance brokers, bank managers, IT support companies, telecoms and broadband providers
  
• Manage the finance software and implement controls and procedures as identified and required.
  
• Annual preparation of draft statutory accounts and maintaining Companies House records.
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
  
• Proven experience in a similar role (Financial Controller, Finance Manager)
  
• High level of IT literacy
  
• Team management experience with excellent communication skills
  
• High level of attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
  
• Commercially aware with proven problem-solving skills and self-motivated driving force for systems improvements
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
  
• High level of proficiency in accounting software and Excel
  
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate closely with operational teams
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site work
• Supportive team environment with real impact on business performance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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