Financial Controller

Company Details and Job Overview:

A family owned business in Ulverston has partnered with Kenton Black Finance as they look to strengthen their finance team by appointing a new finance lead. With a current turnover in the region of £16m the business is firmly rooted in their market, operating for 25+ years.

This is an autonomous role which provides input to strategic decision making, remaining hands on in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

A full time role is available, or a part time role can be considered for the successful candidate.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•Flexible working arrangements, working hours to suit the individual
•Office based role in Ulverston
•Salary depending on experience
•Ongoing training and development
•30 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
•Pension

Your New Role as Financial Controller:

Reporting to the Director, this role sits as no.1 in finance with regular liaison and support from the external Accountant as required. Duties will include:

•Leading a small team of transactional finance staff, responsible for their training and development
•Ownership for all financial reporting, management accounts production, commentary and analysis
•Preparation of budgets and forecasts
•Review of AP and AR activities
•Overseeing payroll processing
•Work closely with senior management to ensure effective decisions are made

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be proven in a similar level role with strong leadership and staff management capabilities. Strong technical ability is required, as well as demonstrating good commercial acumen to support effective business decision making.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK