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Financial Controller

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Description & Job Specification

Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Finance Director
 Direct Reports: 2 x Finance Assistants
 Location: Warrington (Head Office)
 Contract Type: Full-time

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, producing accurate management accounts and financial reports, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing cashflow. The role also includes developing and leading the finance team to support the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, banking and general ledger activity

Produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls

Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor performance against budget

Manage company cashflow, working capital and liquidity; identify cost-saving opportunities

Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making

Support year-end processes and external audits

Oversee VAT returns, Corporation Tax submissions and regulatory filings

Work closely with project managers and department heads on financial performance, costs and margins

Maintain finance systems and ensure all records are accurate and up to date

Develop, mentor and lead the finance team, supporting a high-performance culture

Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and procedures

Represent Britplas professionally and maintain excellent internal/external customer service

Perform any additional duties reasonably requested by management

Experience & Knowledge

Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role (Group environment advantageous)

Construction industry experience is essential

Manufacturing industry experience desirable

Strong experience producing management accounts

Experience managing year-end processes and audits

Proven ability to manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications & Skills

GCSE English and Maths minimum (or equivalent)

A Levels or equivalent

Preferably Qualified

Strong IT skills: Microsoft Office (intermediate), advanced Excel

Experience using accounting software; Sage 50, Eque2 Construct or Deltek an advantage

Understanding of payroll processes

Excellent numeracy and financial reporting skills

Experience managing and developing a finance team

Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Personal Attributes

Organised, reliable and trustworthy

Flexible and able to adapt to varying workload demands

High attention to detail with strong accuracy

Professional and takes pride in work

Strong communicator able to present reports confidently to senior management and the Board

Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

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