Interim Financial Controller

Company Details and Job Overview:

A service based SME in Blackpool require an experienced senior finance professional for an initial interim period of 4-6 months. Operating in a niche and interesting sector, the business services various well-known and prestigious brands. Overseeing a small finance team, this is a diverse and hands on role which takes ownership of all financial activity for the business.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on

Offer:

• A competitive salary depending on experience

• Flexibility around working hours to suit the individual

• Hybrid working – 3 office days per week typically

• Generous annual leave entitlement

Your New Role as Financial Controller:

This Financial Controller role is a pivotal position within the business. The Financial Controller will be required to work closely with the owners and other key stakeholders. Taking ownership of all accounting related duties for the business, specific duties will include:

• Production of the month end management accounts pack

• Prepare information for year end, being the primary point of contact for auditors

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Production of budgets and forecasts

• Cash flow management

• Working closely with various internal stakeholders throughout the business to provide financial insight, advising and challenging where necessary

• Management of payroll

• Overseeing the work of the Accounts Assistants, providing mentoring/support as required

• Identify areas for improvements to existing systems and processes and implementing these where required

• Providing ad hoc reports and analysis as required

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

To be considered you will be a personable and forward thinking individual, proven in a similar level finance position within an SME. Strong communication skills are imperative as you will be required to liaise with various stakeholders (internally and externally). You will also be able to demonstrate strong systems skills including intermediate MS Excel and knowledge of Xero is advantageous.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman 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