Financial Controller
Burnley, Lancashire BB18
£70,000 - £75,000 per annum
Commutable from Nelson, Skipton, Burnley, Barnoldswick
Permanent full-time office based role working 40hrs per week – flexible on start and finish times
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support their client based in the Burnley area.
The Role
Responsible for the integrity of the accounting system and financial reports. Lead the financial staff at the plant and be accountable for plant level responsibilities, including general accounting business analysis, and financial reporting. Although not responsible for the banking, payables, order entry, billing and inventory management departments, take responsibility for how these areas impact the Company’s financial reporting. Reports to the Vice President of Finance & Treasury in regards to all financial and accounting activities
Duties
Oversee all company accounts
Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts
Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
Manage financial department staff providing motivation and helpful feedback where required
Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported
Maintain compliance with government financial regulations and legislation
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
Interface with external accountants on quarterly and annual reports
Work with external tax accountants on preparation of tax provision and annual tax returns
Develop budgets and financial plans
Review all financial plans and budgets and provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets vs actual results. Regularly look for cost reduction opportunities
Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
Review internal controls procedures in the plant and improve areas of weakness
Create systems to prevent errors in data collection calculations
Reports to VP with timely and accurate financial information
Assist the VP in presenting reports to management board
Be an effective developer of solution to business challenges
Provide comments on new contracts into which the company may enter
Person Specification
A degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or a related field.
Several years of experience in a business or finance environment
Management experience
Understanding of UK GAAP (IFRA a plus) and cost accounting
Leadership skills
Interpersonal skills
Outstanding mathematical skills
Honesty and integrity
Reliability
Good written, verbal, communication, and organisational skills
High attention to detail
Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Computer skills
Understanding of data privacy standards
Consolidation and manufacturing experience preferred.
Benefits
Free parking on site
Flexible start and finish time
Pension
Life Assurance
Wellbeing support
Closing date is 11.4.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future