Financial Controller

Base pay range: Provided by Sowena Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location

Liverpool (hybrid/flexible working)

Reports To

CFO

About the Organisation

A highly successful and rapidly expanding business in Liverpool, with a strong pipeline of projects.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take the lead on all financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving the company’s continued growth and success. This is a standalone role initially, with clear scope for development as the organisation continues to scale, under excellent leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of financial control, including financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet management, and internal controls.
Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts across multiple entities within the group.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including preparation of annual accounts and liaison with external auditors.
Maintain and improve financial processes and systems to support business growth and complexity.
Manage cash flow forecasting, working closely with development, construction, and treasury teams to ensure robust liquidity planning.
Oversee intercompany transactions, group consolidations, and tax compliance (VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax).
Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the FP&A function.
Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decision-making and project delivery.
Build and lead a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, month-end close, and compliance within a single-entity or divisional structure.
Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage day-to-day operations while contributing to strategic projects.
Advanced Excel skills and ability to navigate computer systems and accounting software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and collaborate across departments.
Experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.

What’s On Offer

A key leadership role within a high-growth business.
The opportunity to shape and enhance finance operations in line with strategic growth.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial working culture with real autonomy and ownership.
Opportunities for career development and long-term progression.

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