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